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Crime rate in Waukee, Iowa (IA): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Waukee, IA compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Waukee, IA

The 2022 crime rate in Waukee, IA is 85 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 2.9 times smaller than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 44.6% U.S. cities. The 2022 Waukee crime rate rose by 33% compared to 2021. In the last 5 years Waukee has seen rise of violent crime and increasing property crime.
See how dangerous Waukee, IA is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Waukee:

85.4
Clive:

143.8
West Des Moines:

146.2
Urbandale:

59.8
Van Meter:

87.6
Windsor Heights:

184.6
Adel:

133.0
De Soto:

8.5
Johnston:

66.8
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Waukee by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(5.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(3.5)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
2
(14.8)
2
(14.5)
1
(7.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(6.0)
2
(11.1)
3
(16.0)
0
(0.0)
11
(54.0)
5
(22.9)
11
(45.4)
9
(35.2)
6
(21.5)
8
(27.8)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(5.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(4.9)
0
(0.0)
2
(8.2)
1
(3.9)
1
(3.6)
2
(6.9)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
16
(118.0)
14
(101.5)
16
(115.4)
9
(61.9)
9
(54.1)
13
(72.4)
14
(74.6)
6
(29.7)
21
(103.1)
9
(41.2)
7
(28.9)
14
(54.7)
18
(64.6)
29
(100.7)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
108
(796.6)
61
(442.3)
58
(418.4)
33
(227.0)
37
(222.4)
29
(161.5)
46
(245.0)
7
(34.7)
48
(235.8)
19
(87.0)
35
(144.3)
65
(254.0)
16
(57.4)
25
(86.8)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
131
(966.2)
145
(1,051)
119
(858.5)
110
(756.5)
97
(583.2)
113
(629.5)
117
(623.1)
35
(173.4)
164
(805.5)
92
(421.1)
151
(622.6)
165
(644.8)
141
(506.1)
165
(573.1)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(14.8)
4
(29.0)
6
(43.3)
4
(27.5)
1
(6.0)
5
(27.9)
11
(58.6)
0
(0.0)
41
(201.4)
8
(36.6)
15
(61.8)
19
(74.2)
30
(107.7)
18
(62.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(7.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(6.9)
1
(6.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(5.3)
0
(0.0)
2
(9.8)
1
(4.6)
1
(4.1)
2
(7.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index131.0107.395.960.755.062.186.715.3130.252.484.589.864.185.4

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Waukee, Iowa as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Waukee is 2,139 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.



Violent crime rate in 2022
Waukee:

88.6
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2021
Waukee:

55.6
U.S. Average:

224.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Waukee:

64.5
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Waukee:

63.9
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Waukee:

43.5
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Waukee:

108.1
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Waukee:

14.9
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Waukee:

66.6
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Waukee:

47.3
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Waukee:

33.1
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Waukee:

30.9
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Waukee:

64.9
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Waukee:

65.3
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Waukee:

73.8
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Waukee:

48.9
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Waukee:

113.9
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Waukee:

113.0
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Waukee:

30.8
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2022
Waukee:

55.4
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2021
Waukee:

52.9
U.S. Average:

157.8

Property crime rate in 2020
Waukee:

94.2
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Waukee:

69.3
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Waukee:

43.9
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Waukee:

117.6
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Waukee:

15.6
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Waukee:

88.9
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Waukee:

68.0
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Waukee:

74.6
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Waukee:

87.3
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Waukee:

133.1
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Waukee:

145.4
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Waukee:

209.8
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Waukee:

210.9
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Waukee:

179.7
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Waukee:

210.3
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Waukee:

251.9
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 32 (29 officers - 21 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.04
Iowa average:

1.76

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 30 (26 officers - 20 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.02
Iowa average:

1.76

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 29 (26 officers - 20 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.07
Iowa average:

1.75

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 25 (23 officers - 18 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.05
Iowa average:

1.74

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 23 (21 officers - 16 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.03
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 22 (20 officers - 17 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.99
Iowa average:

1.69

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 20 (16 officers - 14 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.85
Iowa average:

1.69

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 17 (15 officers - 14 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.84
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 18 (16 officers - 15 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.96
Iowa average:

1.71

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 16 (14 officers - 13 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.96
Iowa average:

1.72

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 16 (14 officers - 13 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.01
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 17 (15 officers - 14 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.09
Iowa average:

1.75

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 13 (12 officers - 11 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.89
Iowa average:

1.77

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 13 (12 officers - 11 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.90
Iowa average:

1.74

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 13 (12 officers - 11 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.00
Iowa average:

1.73

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 12 (11 officers - 11 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.19
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 10 (9 officers - 9 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.06
Iowa average:

1.69

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 11 (10 officers - 10 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.37
Iowa average:

1.68

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 11 (9 officers - 9 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.36
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Waukee, IA
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 50263.