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Webster City, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Webster City Police Department serves the city of Webster City, IA in Hamilton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 393 violent crimes and 450 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 103.6 per 100k residents, which is 2.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 77.7 per 100k, 52.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate103.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents393 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate12.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents103 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate77.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents450 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate38.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate38.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents252 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime103.6C393106.2-2.4%
Property Crime77.7A450163.6-52.5%
Aggravated Assault12.9A10322.3-41.8%
Burglary38.9F14424.0+61.7%
Larceny38.9A252116.4-66.6%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Clarion 24 miles
A 36.7
N/A 0.0
Violent: 64.5% lower
Property: N/A
Iowa Falls 24 miles
A 60.5
F 282.5
Violent: 41.6% lower
Property: 263.5% higher
Fort Dodge 26 miles
B 73.3
D 236.2
Violent: 29.3% lower
Property: 203.9% higher
Boone 27 miles
A 16.2
N/A 0.0
Violent: 84.4% lower
Property: N/A
Ames 27 miles
B 71.4
A 87.8
Violent: 31.1% lower
Property: 13.0% higher