The crime rate in Essex, Iowa is significantly lower than the national average. According to the data, the violent crime rate in Essex is 13.6, compared to the US average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in Essex is 15.8, which is much lower than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that Essex is generally a safe place and its residents can enjoy peace of mind without worrying about high levels of criminal activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Essex violent crime is 13.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Essex property crime is 15.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Essex, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Shenandoah, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Shenandoah, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.