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

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

  • The overall crime rate in Waterloo, Iowa is 36% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Waterloo is 61% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Waterloo is 31% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 162 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 39 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    2137
    Violent : 419
    Property : 1718
    Total Crime
    36% NAT. AVG.
    59% STATE AVG.
    3180.1 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    61% NAT. AVG.
    105% STATE AVG.
    623.5 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    31% NAT. AVG.
    51% STATE AVG.
    2556.5 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Waterloo
    Violent crime
    1 in 162
    Property crime
    1 in 39
    Robbery
    1 in 1410
    Burglary
    1 in 138
    Assault
    1 in 201
    Car Theft
    1 in 358
    Waterloo : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Iowa 16 17 11 21 10
    In USA 777 893 262 1231 602
    Waterloo : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Iowa 11 5 6 10 49
    In USA 429 199 501 372 1025

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Waterloo
    		Iowa
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 419 623.5 303.49 387.8
    Murder 9 13.4 3.51 6.5
    Robbery 48 71.4 29.81 73.9
    Assault 337 501.5 229.43 279.7
    Rape 25 37.2 40.75 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Waterloo
    		 Iowa
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 1718 2556.5 1698.24 1,958.2
    Burglary 491 730.7 371.07 314.2
    Larceny 1038 1544.6 1130.09 1,398
    Car Theft 189 281.2 197.09 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison