Is Altoona, Iowa a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Altoona, IA

Is Altoona, Iowa safe place to live?
Is Altoona, Iowa a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Altoona? What is the crime rate in Altoona city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Altoona, Iowa is 31% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Altoona is 67% lower than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Altoona is 50% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 788 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 35 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    569
    Violent : 24
    Property : 545
    Total Crime
    31% NAT. AVG.
    53% STATE AVG.
    3066.4 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    67% NAT. AVG.
    57% STATE AVG.
    129.3 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    50% NAT. AVG.
    73% STATE AVG.
    2937.1 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Altoona
    Violent crime
    1 in 788
    Property crime
    1 in 35
    Robbery
    1 in 6306
    Burglary
    1 in 420
    Assault
    1 in 946
    Car Theft
    1 in 822
    Altoona : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Iowa 17 15 53 7 39
    In USA 836 690 1270 464 1292
    Altoona : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Iowa 69 18 28 68 74
    In USA 1757 330 970 1504 1710

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Altoona
    		Iowa
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 24 129.3 303.49 387.8
    Murder 0 0 3.51 6.5
    Robbery 3 16.2 29.81 73.9
    Assault 20 107.8 229.43 279.7
    Rape 1 5.3 40.75 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Altoona
    		 Iowa
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 545 2937.1 1698.24 1,958.2
    Burglary 45 242.5 371.07 314.2
    Larceny 477 2570.6 1130.09 1,398
    Car Theft 23 123.9 197.09 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison