Crime & Safety in Council Bluffs, IA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Council Bluffs has a violent crime rate of 421 per 100,000 residents, 11% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 274.6 per 100,000, robbery at 70.7, rape at 72.3. The murder rate is 3.2 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,465 per 100,000, 26% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,635, burglary at 487, vehicle theft at 331 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 10 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Council Bluffs receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Council Bluffs vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent420.8/100K
11% above US avg
Murder3.2/100K
49% below US avg
Rape72.3/100K
Robbery70.7/100K
Assault274.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,465.1/100K
26% above US avg
Burglary486.6/100K
Theft1,634.8/100K
Vehicle Theft330.8/100K
Arson12.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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