West Burlington, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The West Burlington Police Department serves the city of West Burlington, IA in Des Moines County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 288 violent crimes and 1,293 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 190.8 per 100k residents, which is 79.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 1494.4 per 100k, 813.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 F
Annual Rate190.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents288 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate1494.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,293 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate1494.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,078 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime190.8F288106.2+79.6%
Property Crime1494.4F1293163.6+813.4%
Larceny1494.4F1078116.4+1184.2%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Burlington 3 miles
A 55.4
C 183.3
Violent: 70.9% lower
Property: 87.7% lower
Fort Madison 21 miles
A 49.8
C 149.4
Violent: 73.9% lower
Property: 90.0% lower
Mount Pleasant 23 miles
A 44.1
B 110.2
Violent: 76.9% lower
Property: 92.6% lower
Keokuk 32 miles
B 73.7
C 147.5
Violent: 61.3% lower
Property: 90.1% lower
Muscatine 42 miles
B 77.4
A 98.9
Violent: 59.4% lower
Property: 93.4% lower