Crime & Safety in Independence, IA

Independence has a violent crime rate of 361 per 100,000 residents, 5% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 328.6 per 100,000, robbery at 32.9, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,314 per 100,000, 33% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 871, burglary at 329, vehicle theft at 115 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 1 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Independence receives a safety grade of F.