The annual crime report released by the Dubuque Police Department shows some positive trends in some areas.
According to the just released report, total arrests were down last year, with 2,281 arrests made in 2024 compared to 2,876 in 2023.
Crimes against people matched 2023 numbers at 253 cases. Aggravated Assault cases decreased slightly while cases of Sexual Assault and Robbery went up slightly.
Property Crimes were down significantly in 2024 with 988 cases compared to 1,319 in 2023. However, cases of Burglary and Motor Vehicle Thefts increased.
There was one murder in Dubuque in 2024, compared to two in 2023.
