Cherokee, IA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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75%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

40%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

82%

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Cherokee_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	29	n/a (estimate)	571	1,721	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.5	5.7
Rape	1	n/a	19.7	41.3	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	22.3	66.5
Assault	10	n/a	197.0	213.9	264.1
Violent crime	11	n/a (estimate)	217	280	364
Burglary	3	n/a	59.1	218.6	250.7
Theft	13	n/a	256.1	1,056.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	2	n/a	39.4	165.2	318.7
Property crime	18	n/a (estimate)	355	1,441	1,917

Cherokee crime map

The Cherokee crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Cherokee 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 Cherokee crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Cherokee 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

Cherokee crime rates are 75% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Cherokee are 40% lower than the national average
In Cherokee you have a 1 in 176 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Cherokee is safer than 40% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Cherokee has decreased by 35%

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Daily Crime In Cherokee (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Cherokee, per 100,000 residents. In Cherokee, the total number of daily crimes is 3.01 times less than the Iowa average and 3.99 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Cherokee are 1.29 times less than the Iowa average and 1.68 times less than the national average. For property crime, Cherokee has a daily crime rate that is 4.06 times less than the Iowa average and 5.41 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Cherokee (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Cherokee in comparison to other Iowa communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Cherokee safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Cherokee being safer than 39% of cities in Iowa and 40% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Iowa cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Cherokee. In conclusion, Cherokee ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Cherokee

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Cherokee is 1 in 462

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Cherokee is 1 in 283

The chance of being a victim of crime in Cherokee is 1 in 176

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Cherokee, Iowa? If you reside in Cherokee, then there is a 1 in 462 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 283. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 176 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Cherokee.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Cherokee, IA is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Cherokee has decreased by 45%, while the property crime rate in Cherokee has decreased by 26% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Cherokee has decreased by 35% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Cherokee police department

Item	Cherokee	Iowa	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	9	3,827	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.7	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 9 Cherokee police officers. This results in 1.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 5.2% less than the Iowa average and 47.5% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Iowa

State	Total offenders	Iowa_/100K	National_/100K
Iowa	6,040	205	266

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.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Marcus, IA	1,295	86	445	531
Alta, IA	1,978	113	583	696
Aurelia, IA	892	278	1,431	1,709
Peterson, IA	483	341	1,753	2,094
Cleghorn, IA	228	346	1,782	2,128
Meriden, IA	117	354	1,821	2,174
Larrabee, IA	142	372	1,912	2,284
Cherokee, IA	4,883	217	355	571

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Port Allen, LA	4,883	980	2,102	3,082
Cherokee Village, AR	4,883	121	789	910
Flower Hill, NY	4,883	101	467	569
Clarks Summit, PA	4,882	126	746	871
Waynesboro, MS	4,882	621	1,552	2,173
Cherokee, IA	4,883	217	355	571

Source: The Cherokee, 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.