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Crime & Safety in Fort Dodge, IA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Fort Dodge has a violent crime rate of 421 per 100,000 residents, 11% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 300.3 per 100,000, robbery at 50.1, rape at 62.6. The murder rate is 8.3 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,020 per 100,000, 54% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,361, burglary at 488, vehicle theft at 171 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 2 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Fort Dodge receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Fort Dodge vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent421.3/100K
11% above US avg
Murder8.3/100K
32% above US avg
Rape62.6/100K
Robbery50.1/100K
Assault300.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,020.1/100K
54% above US avg
Burglary488.1/100K
Theft2,361.0/100K
Vehicle Theft171.0/100K
Arson25.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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