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Is Davenport, Iowa Safe?

Population 100,358 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Davenport has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 261.3 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,065 per 100K.

Davenport Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDavenportIowa AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate270.6332.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2342.82075.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate162.0--268.2
Theft Rate2065.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate291.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

261.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

271/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2343/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Davenport

Violent crime in Davenport is below the national average. The rate of 270.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2342.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,065 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Davenport Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault162
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary360
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,065
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft291
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Davenport Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Davenport
270.6
State
332.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Davenport
2342.8
State
2075.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Davenport Safety

Is Davenport safe?
Not especially. Davenport earns a D with a crime rate of 261.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Davenport?
261.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 270.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2342.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Davenport safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Davenport's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,065 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Davenport?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Davenport generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Davenport police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Davenport?
Crime rates have held steady in Davenport, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Davenport compare to other cities in Iowa?
Below average for the state. Davenport ranks behind about 91% of Iowa cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Davenport to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Davenport?
Bad. A D grade and 261.3 per-thousand rate put Davenport below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 271 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Davenport?
270.6 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (162), robbery (49), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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