2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Ames, IA vs Bastrop, TX

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- Bastrop has 55% more violent crime than Ames.
- Bastrop has 63% more property crime than Ames.
 Ames, IABastrop, TXUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock26.522.7
 Property Crime30  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 13 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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Reviews for Bastrop    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Great town, close to  More

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I love Bastrop! Yes there isn't a lot to do but the city of Austin is only 15 min away! It is full of open land and green pastures. I enjoy the country like setting  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Ames, IowaCrime Index
 Maxwell, IA11.65
 Slater, IA11.95
 Roland, IA12
 Kelley, IA12.1
 Gilbert, IA12.35
 Sheldahl, IA12.5
 Zearing, IA12.85
 Cambridge, IA13.65
 Story City, IA14.85
 Colo, IA14.85

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