B-
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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleCherokee/100k peopleIowa/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime29n/a (estimate)5711,7212,281
Murder0n/a0.02.55.7
Rape1n/a19.741.338.0
Robbery0n/a0.022.366.5
Assault10n/a197.0213.9264.1
Violent crime11n/a (estimate)217280364
Burglary3n/a59.1218.6250.7
Theft13n/a256.11,056.81,347.2
Vehicle theft2n/a39.4165.2318.7
Property crime18n/a (estimate)3551,4411,917

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 67%

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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 29%, while the property crime rate in Cherokee has decreased by 75% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Cherokee has decreased by 67% with regards to total crimes year over year.

        Cherokee police department

        Item Cherokee Iowa National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)93,827558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.71.83.3
        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
        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.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Marcus, IA1,29586445531
        Alta, IA1,978113583696
        Aurelia, IA8922781,4311,709
        Peterson, IA4833411,7532,094
        Cleghorn, IA2283461,7822,128
        Meriden, IA1173541,8212,174
        Larrabee, IA1423721,9122,284
        Cherokee, IA4,883217355571

        Cities with similar population

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Flower Hill, NY4,883101467569
        Cherokee Village, AR4,883121789910
        Port Allen, LA4,8839802,1023,082
        Waynesboro, MS4,8826211,5522,173
        Clarks Summit, PA4,882126746871
        Cherokee, IA4,883217355571
        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.