Emerson, IA is a relatively safe town when it comes to crime. The rate of violent crime in Emerson is 13.3, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the rate of property crime in Emerson is 15.6, much lower than the US average of 35.4. Therefore, we can conclude that Emerson is a relatively safe place to live as it has significantly lower rates of both violent and property crime compared to the national averages.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Emerson violent crime is 13.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Emerson property crime is 15.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Emerson, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Red Oak, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Red Oak, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.