Fort Dodge, IA Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 38%

Violent crime 11%

Property crime 43%

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2019 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2020; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Fort Dodge_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	825	n/a (estimate)	3,441	2,000	2,489
Murder	2	n/a	8.3	1.9	5.0
Rape	15	n/a	62.6	36.9	42.6
Robbery	12	n/a	50.1	27.4	81.6
Assault	72	n/a	300.3	200.4	250.2
Violent crime	101	n/a (estimate)	421	267	379
Burglary	117	n/a	488.0	371.1	340.5
Theft	566	n/a	2,361.0	1,199.6	1,549.5
Vehicle theft	41	n/a	171.0	163.0	219.9
Property crime	724	n/a (estimate)	3,020	1,734	2,110

Key findings

Fort Dodge crime rates are 38% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Fort Dodge are 11% higher than the national average
In Fort Dodge you have a 1 in 30 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Fort Dodge is safer than 20% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Fort Dodge has decreased by 32%

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The Fort Dodge crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Fort Dodge as reported by the local law enforcement agency. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Fort Dodge crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level.

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Daily Crime In Fort Dodge (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Fort Dodge, IA per 100,000 people. In Fort Dodge, the total number of daily crimes is 1.72 times more than the Iowa average and 1.38 times more than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Fort Dodge is 1.58 times more than the Iowa average and 1.11 times more than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Fort Dodge has a daily crime rate that is 1.74 times more than the Iowa average and 1.43 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Fort Dodge (higher is better)

Is Fort Dodge safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Iowa as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Fort Dodge to other cities in the state and across the country, Fort Dodge is 14% safer than other cities of Iowa and 20% safer than other cities in the nation. Fort Dodge has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Fort Dodge

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Fort Dodge is 1 in 238

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Fort Dodge is 1 in 34

The chance of being a victim of crime in Fort Dodge is 1 in 30

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Fort Dodge, Iowa? If you reside in Fort Dodge, then there is a 1 in 238 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 34. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 30 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Fort Dodge.

Year Over Year Crime In Fort Dodge (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Fort Dodge is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Fort Dodge has decreased by 32%, while the property crime rate in Fort Dodge has decreased by 32% year over year. The number of total crimes in Fort Dodge has decreased by 32% year over year.

Fort Dodge police department

Item	Fort Dodge	Iowa	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	43	3,827	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.7	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 43 Fort Dodge police officers. This results in 1.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 4.8% less than the Iowa average and 47.3% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Iowa

State	Total offenders	Iowa_/100K	National_/100K
Iowa	6,040	205	266

There are a total of 6,040 sex offenders in Iowa. This yields a total of 205 sex offenders in Iowa per 100,000 residents which is 23% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Humboldt, IA	4,602	0	1,048	1,048
Eagle Grove, IA	3,468	171	1,113	1,284
Vincent, IA	130	318	2,064	2,382
Badger, IA	487	335	2,172	2,507
Coalville, IA	609	339	2,205	2,544
Dakota City, IA	713	341	2,216	2,557
Clare, IA	221	341	2,217	2,559
Fort Dodge, IA	24,626	421	3,020	3,441

Cities with similar population

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Waverly, MI	24,617	394	1,427	1,821
El Cerrito, CA	24,646	588	5,028	5,615
Muskego, WI	24,650	20	337	357
Lodi, NJ	24,654	143	1,115	1,258
Cliffside Park, NJ	24,661	69	391	460
Fort Dodge, IA	24,626	421	3,020	3,441

Source: The Fort Dodge, IA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2018. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.