Iowa City, IA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
High Risk
per 1000 residents
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (48.3% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
With 918 total incidents, Iowa City shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is assault.
Iowa City demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1938595, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total crime count stands at 918 incidents. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 425 incidents, predominantly classified as assault offenses. Property crime follows with 321 incidents, with larceny/theft offenses being the most common within this category, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property and burglary/breaking & entering. "Others" category accounts for 142 incidents, with fraud offenses being the most significant. Robbery constitutes 17 incidents, while sex offenses account for 12 incidents, including sex offenses and kidnapping/abduction. Homicide is the least frequent, with only 1 reported incident. The distribution of sub-categories within each main category provides further granularity. For instance, within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are significantly higher than motor vehicle theft or stolen property offenses. Similarly, within the "others" category, fraud offenses far outweigh other sub-categories like embezzlement, arson, and counterfeiting/forgery. The data also reveals some inconsistencies, such as duplicate entries for "Assault Offenses" and "Kidnapping/Abduction" within their respective categories. To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional information is needed, 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. Without this contextual information, it is challenging to fully assess the implications of the crime data and provide meaningful safety recommendations.
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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 Iowa City, IA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Iowa City, IA and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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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