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28%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
27%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
28%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleFort Dodge/100k peopleIowa/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime713n/a (estimate)2,9972,0022,346
Murder0n/a0.03.56.5
Rape23n/a96.740.738.4
Robbery10n/a42.029.873.9
Assault84n/a353.1229.4279.7
Violent crime117n/a (estimate)492304388
Burglary86n/a361.5371.1314.2
Theft445n/a1,870.71,130.11,398.0
Vehicle theft65n/a273.2197.1246.0
Property crime596n/a (estimate)2,5051,6981,958

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    Crime Quick Facts

    • Fort Dodge crime rates are 28% higher than the national average
    • Violent crimes in Fort Dodge are 27% higher than the national average
    • In Fort Dodge you have a 1 in 34 chance of becoming a victim of crime
    • Fort Dodge is safer than 17% of the cities in the United States
    • Year over year crime in Fort Dodge has decreased by 13%

    Fort Dodge crime map



    The Fort Dodge crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Fort Dodge as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. 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. Please note that the red areas on the Fort Dodge crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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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 1.50 times more than the Iowa average and 1.28 times more than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Fort Dodge is 1.62 times more than the Iowa average and 1.27 times more than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Fort Dodge has a daily crime rate that is 1.48 times more than the Iowa average and 1.28 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 10% safer than other cities of Iowa and 17% 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 204
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Fort Dodge is 1 in 40
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Fort Dodge is 1 in 34
        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 204 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 40. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 34 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 increased by 17%, while the property crime rate in Fort Dodge has decreased by 17% year over year. The number of total crimes in Fort Dodge has decreased by 13% year over year.

        Fort Dodge police department

        Item Fort Dodge Iowa National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)433,827558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.71.83.3
        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
        Iowa6,040205266
        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

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        Humboldt, IA4,60222896918
        Eagle Grove, IA3,4681951,0901,285
        Vincent, IA1303622,0212,383
        Badger, IA4873812,1272,508
        Coalville, IA6093872,1592,545
        Dakota City, IA7133882,1702,558
        Clare, IA2213892,1712,560
        Fort Dodge, IA24,6264922,5052,997

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        Muskego, WI24,65031342373
        Lodi, NJ24,6541071,0621,169
        Cliffside Park, NJ24,66157330386
        Fort Dodge, IA24,6264922,5052,997
        Source: The Fort Dodge, IA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. 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.