West Amana, IA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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49%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

48%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

50%

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.

West Amana 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 West Amana 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 West Amana 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 West Amana crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	West Amana_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,155 (estimate)	1,721	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	2.5	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	41.3	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	22.3	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	213.9	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	188 (estimate)	280	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	218.6	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,056.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	165.2	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	967 (estimate)	1,441	1,917

West Amana crime map

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

West Amana crime rates are 49% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in West Amana are 48% lower than the national average
In West Amana you have a 1 in 87 chance of becoming a victim of crime
West Amana is safer than 52% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in West Amana has decreased by 30%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Amana

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Amana is 1 in 533

The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Amana is 1 in 104

The chance of being a victim of crime in West Amana is 1 in 87

Year Over Year Crime In West Amana (per 100,000 people)

West Amana police department

Item	West Amana	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}
Walford, IA	1,326	40	208	248
Atkins, IA	2,069	47	241	288
Fairfax, IA	2,770	49	252	301
Swisher, IA	1,054	60	306	366
Newhall, IA	1,096	91	468	559
Middle Amana, IA	783	113	582	695
Amana, IA	472	180	927	1,107
West Amana, IA	122	188	967	1,155

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Pollard, AL	122	543	2,284	2,827
Nunam Iqua, AK	122	1,173	3,033	4,206
West Line, MO	122	496	2,263	2,759
Whittlesey, WI	122	273	1,148	1,420
Whispering Pines, AZ	122	270	1,185	1,455
West Amana, IA	122	188	967	1,155

Source: The West Amana, 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.