Peosta, IA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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69%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

100%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

63%

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}	Peosta_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	15	n/a (estimate)	704	1,721	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.5	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	41.3	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	22.3	66.5
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	213.9	264.1
Violent crime	0	n/a (estimate)	0	280	364
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	218.6	250.7
Theft	15	n/a	703.6	1,056.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	165.2	318.7
Property crime	15	n/a (estimate)	704	1,441	1,917

Peosta crime map

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

Peosta crime rates are 69% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Peosta are 100% lower than the national average
In Peosta you have a 1 in 143 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Peosta is safer than 88% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Peosta has increased by 30%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Peosta

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Peosta is 0

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Peosta is 1 in 143

The chance of being a victim of crime in Peosta is 1 in 143

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

Peosta police department

Item	Peosta	Iowa	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	3,827	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	1.8	3.3

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}
Asbury, IA	5,931	50	284	334
Farley, IA	1,733	71	368	439
Dyersville, IA	4,131	109	350	459
Epworth, IA	1,792	82	424	507
Cascade, IA	2,104	103	532	636
East Dubuque, IL	1,569	125	692	817
Sherrill, IA	205	190	978	1,168
Peosta, IA	1,964	0	704	704

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Brownlee Park, MI	1,964	237	801	1,038
Hillsboro Beach, FL	1,964	0	613	613
Clancy, MT	1,964	79	329	409
Butler, WI	1,964	170	2,608	2,778
Salyersville, KY	1,964	131	65	196
Peosta, IA	1,964	0	704	704

Source: The Peosta, 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.