Waukon, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Waukon Police Department serves the city of Waukon, IA in Allamakee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 254 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.9 per 100k residents, which is 74.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate26.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 26.9 | A | 254 | 106.2 | -74.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decorah | 19 miles | A 25.9 | A 25.9 | Violent: 3.9% lower Property: N/A |
| Cresco | 33 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Oelwein | 33 miles | C 103.5 | A 17.3 | Violent: 284.4% higher Property: N/A |
| West Union | 33 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| New Hampton | 45 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |