Waukee, IA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Waukee, IA shows good safety standards with a A rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
With property crimes being more prevalent (48.6% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 210 incidents suggests Waukee maintains good community safety standards.
Waukee demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for an area identified by the GEOID "16000US1982695", a total of 210 incidents were recorded. Property crime constitutes the largest portion of offenses, with a total count of 102 incidents. Within this category, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 82 incidents, followed by Motor Vehicle Theft (9 incidents), Burglary/Breaking & Entering (5 incidents), and Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (6 incidents). Assault is the second most frequent crime category, with 80 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Robbery accounts for 8 incidents, all categorized as Robbery. Sex Offenses are less frequent, with a total of 5 incidents, divided into Sex Offenses (3 incidents) and Kidnapping/Abduction (2 incidents). Homicide is the least frequent, with only 1 incident classified as a Homicide Offense. The "others" category includes 14 incidents, split evenly between Counterfeiting/Forgery and Fraud Offenses, each with 7 incidents. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The city and state name associated with GEOID "16000US1982695" is required to determine the 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 impossible to benchmark the crime data against the area's demographics and socioeconomic factors, or to compare it with other regions.
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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 Waukee, 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 Waukee, IA and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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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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