Crime in Hamilton, IA County is a serious issue, with a relatively high rate of violent and property crimes. According to background information, the violent crime rate in Hamilton is 14.7, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Hamilton is 20, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that while the county may have a lower rate of overall crime, there is still a significant amount of criminal activity occurring. This could be attributed to a variety of factors such as socioeconomic issues, drug use, and inadequate law enforcement resources. It is important for local authorities to address these underlying issues and work towards reducing crime and creating a safer community for residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Hamilton County violent crime is 14.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Hamilton County property crime is 20.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Hamilton, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Fort Dodge, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Fort Dodge, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.