Is Davenport or Sioux City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Sioux City is safer than Davenport (Safety Score 9/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,882 per 100,000 versus 4,123 for Davenport — 6% lower. Davenport has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Sioux City has a 56% lower rate.
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Davenport, IA
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Davenport | Sioux City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,123.1 | 3,881.7 | +241.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 582.4 | 557.7 | +24.7 |
| Murder Rate | 8.0 | 3.5 | +4.5 |
| Rape Rate | 108.1 | 84.0 | +24.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 65.1 | 95.7 | -30.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 400.3 | 372.2 | +28.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,540.6 | 3,324.0 | +216.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 653.5 | 474.9 | +178.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,555.9 | 2,555.1 | +0.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 331.3 | 294.0 | +37.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Davenport or Sioux City safer?
Sioux City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,882 per 100K vs 4,123 for Davenport — a 6% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Davenport has a violent crime rate of 582.4 per 100K while Sioux City has 557.7. Sioux City has lower violent crime.
About Davenport, IA
Davenport, Iowa, one of the Quad Cities, sits on the Mississippi River's west bank. It's home to Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first chiropractic school. The city's population is diverse, with a notable Hispanic community. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 99,926, Davenport has a total crime rate of 4,123.1 per 100,000 residents.
About Sioux City, IA
Sioux City, Iowa, sits at the confluence of the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers, a historic hub of the meatpacking industry. It's the largest city in western Iowa, with a diverse population reflecting its industrial past. With a safety score of 9/100 and a population coverage of 85,711, Sioux City has a total crime rate of 3,881.7 per 100,000 residents.