West Liberty, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Liberty Police Department serves the city of West Liberty, IA in Muscatine County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 88 violent crimes and 64 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.0 per 100k residents, which is 74.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 54.0 per 100k, 67.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 ARobbery
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
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Violent Crime | 27.0 | A | 88 | 106.2 | -74.6% |
Property Crime | 54.0 | A | 64 | 163.6 | -67.0% |
Robbery | 27.0 | F | 2 | 5.8 | +364.3% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 54.0 | F | 8 | 22.2 | +143.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-White | 4 |
Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Wilton | 10 miles | A 33.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 25.6% higher Property: N/A |
Iowa City | 15 miles | C 119.4 | B 123.3 | Violent: 341.9% higher Property: 128.3% higher |
Muscatine | 15 miles | B 77.4 | A 98.9 | Violent: 186.6% higher Property: 83.1% higher |
Tipton | 15 miles | A 32.6 | A 65.2 | Violent: 20.7% higher Property: 20.7% higher |
West Branch | 15 miles | A 36.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 35.7% higher Property: N/A |