Benton, IA County has a lower rate of violent crime than the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Benton is 11.6 compared to 22.7 for the entire United States. Furthermore, the rate of property crime is also much lower at 14.5 compared to 35.4 for the country overall. This indicates that Benton County offers a safer environment than most places in America, making it an attractive option for people looking to settle down or visit.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Benton County violent crime is 11.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Benton County property crime is 14.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Benton, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Marion, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Marion, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.