Cedar Rapids, IA has safety grade D, a population of about 133,125, an overall crime rate near 1,496 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Cedar Rapids, IA is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Cedar Rapids, IA for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Cedar Rapids, IA Crime Rate and Safety Report
Cedar Rapids, IA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
6.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (55.6% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 1,992 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is property crime.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Cedar Rapids align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Cedar Rapids, IA Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for an area identified by the GEOID "16000US1912000", a detailed analysis reveals the following insights. The total crime count is 1992 incidents. Property crime is the most prevalent category, accounting for 1107 incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most frequent (781 incidents), followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (190 incidents), Stolen Property Offenses (50 incidents), Motor Vehicle Theft (45 incidents), and Burglary/Breaking & Entering (41 incidents). Assault is the second most common crime category, with a total of 790 incidents. The data indicates a near-exclusive presence of "Assault Offenses" within this category, with 789 incidents recorded under this sub-category and 1 incident recorded under the same sub-category. Other crime categories include "others" (50 incidents), "robbery" (16 incidents), "homicide" (9 incidents), and "sex_offenses" (20 incidents). The "others" category comprises Arson (6 incidents), Counterfeiting/Forgery (15 incidents), Embezzlement (9 incidents), and Fraud Offenses (20 incidents). Robbery consists solely of "Robbery" incidents (16 incidents). Homicide is represented by "Homicide Offenses" (8 incidents) and "Homicide Offenses" (1 incident). Sex offenses include "Sex Offenses" (14 incidents) and "Kidnapping/Abduction" (6 incidents). To provide a comprehensive safety assessment, additional data is required, including the city name, state name, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. These elements are essential for calculating accurate crime rates, assessing community safety levels, and comparing the area to other regions.
Cedar Rapids, IA crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
52401
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Safety55.6
Per 1K56
Total Crimes52403
0
Safety24.9
Per 1K25
Total Crimes52404
0
Safety24.5
Per 1K24
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FAQ about crime in Cedar Rapids, IA
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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