Is Independence, Iowa a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Independence, IA

Is Independence, Iowa safe place to live?
Is Independence, Iowa a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Independence? What is the crime rate in Independence city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Independence, Iowa is 29% lower than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Independence is 50% lower than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Independence is 24% lower than national average.
  • You have 1 in 507 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 67 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    103
    Violent : 12
    Property : 91
    Total Crime
    29% NAT. AVG.
    16% STATE AVG.
    1677.3 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    50% NAT. AVG.
    36% STATE AVG.
    195.4 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    24% NAT. AVG.
    13% STATE AVG.
    1481.8 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Independence
    Violent crime
    1 in 507
    Property crime
    1 in 67
    Robbery
    1 in 3043
    Burglary
    1 in 243
    Assault
    1 in 761
    Car Theft
    1 in 869
    Independence : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Iowa 50 45 27 49 43
    In USA 1738 1699 745 1874 1342
    Independence : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Iowa 64 18 15 62 52
    In USA 1461 330 814 1381 1122

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Independence
    		Iowa
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 12 195.4 303.49 387.8
    Murder 0 0 3.51 6.5
    Robbery 2 32.6 29.81 73.9
    Assault 8 130.3 229.43 279.7
    Rape 2 32.5 40.75 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Independence
    		 Iowa
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 91 1481.8 1698.24 1,958.2
    Burglary 25 407.1 371.07 314.2
    Larceny 59 960.8 1130.09 1,398
    Car Theft 7 114 197.09 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison