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Crime & Safety in Waterloo, IA

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

Waterloo has a violent crime rate of 452 per 100,000 residents, 19% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 376.5 per 100,000, robbery at 56.1, rape at 17.7. The murder rate is 1.5 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,484 per 100,000, 27% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,533, burglary at 760, vehicle theft at 190 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 5 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Waterloo receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent451.8/100K
19% above US avg
Murder1.5/100K
77% below US avg
Rape17.7/100K
Robbery56.1/100K
Assault376.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,483.7/100K
27% above US avg
Burglary760.5/100K
Theft1,532.7/100K
Vehicle Theft190.5/100K
Arson20.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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