C-
2%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
1%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
3%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.
Beacon crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Beacon crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Beacon crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Beacon crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleBeacon/100k peopleIowa/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)2,225 (estimate)1,7212,281
Murdern/an/an/a2.55.7
Rapen/an/an/a41.338.0
Robberyn/an/an/a22.366.5
Assaultn/an/an/a213.9264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)362 (estimate)280364
Burglaryn/an/an/a218.6250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,056.81,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a165.2318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)1,863 (estimate)1,4411,917

Beacon crime map



The Beacon crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Beacon as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Beacon crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Beacon crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Beacon crime rates are 2% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Beacon are 1% lower than the national average
      • In Beacon you have a 1 in 45 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Beacon is safer than 27% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Beacon has not changed

      Beacon, IA Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Iowa has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Iowa has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Beacon each year?
      • 4. Is the Beacon crime rate higher or lower than the Iowa average?
      • 5. Beacon is safer than 20% of all other cities in Iowa.
       
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      Daily Crime In Beacon (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Beacon

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Beacon is 1 in 277
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Beacon is 1 in 54
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Beacon is 1 in 45

      Year Over Year Crime In Beacon (per 100,000 people)

      Beacon police department

      Item Beacon Iowa National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a3,827558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a1.83.3

      Sex offenders in Iowa

      State Total offenders Iowa /100K National /100K
      Iowa6,040205266
      There are a total of 6,040 sex offenders in Iowa. This yields a total of 205 sex offenders in Iowa per 100,000 residents which is 23% less than the national average.

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      Source: The Beacon, IA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.