A
59%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
55%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
60%
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.
Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleWaterloo/100k peopleIndiana/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)925 (estimate)1,8762,281
Murdern/an/an/a5.65.7
Rapen/an/an/a34.138.0
Robberyn/an/an/a40.466.5
Assaultn/an/an/a252.1264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)164 (estimate)332364
Burglaryn/an/an/a218.3250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,089.31,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a235.7318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)761 (estimate)1,5431,917

Waterloo crime map



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

      • Waterloo crime rates are 59% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Waterloo are 55% lower than the national average
      • In Waterloo you have a 1 in 109 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Waterloo is safer than 66% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Waterloo has decreased by 20%

      Waterloo, IN Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Indiana has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Indiana has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Waterloo each year?
      • 4. Is the Waterloo crime rate higher or lower than the Indiana average?
      • 5. Waterloo is safer than 59% of all other cities in Indiana.
       
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      Daily Crime In Waterloo (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Waterloo

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Waterloo is 1 in 611
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Waterloo is 1 in 132
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Waterloo is 1 in 109

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

      Waterloo police department

      Item Waterloo Indiana National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)78,766558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a2.43.3

      Sex offenders in Indiana

      State Total offenders Indiana /100K National /100K
      Indiana12,315198266
      There are a total of 12,315 sex offenders in Indiana. This yields a total of 198 sex offenders in Indiana per 100,000 residents which is 26% less than the national average.

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      Waterloo, IN2,217164761925

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      Waterloo, IN2,217164761925
      Source: The Waterloo, IN 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.