The crime rate in the Fort Dodge, IA Metro Area is notably higher than the national average. The violent crime rate in Fort Dodge is 34.8 per 100,000 residents, which is far above the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Fort Dodge is 63.3 per 100,000 residents, considerably higher than the US average of 35.4. This suggests that there may be more criminal activity in these areas than elsewhere in the US — something that should definitely be taken into account when considering a move to or within this area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Fort Dodge Metro Area violent crime is 34.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Fort Dodge Metro Area property crime is 63.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Fort Dodge, 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.