Ferguson, IA is a small city located in northeastern Iowa. Although the population of Ferguson is relatively small, it still has a crime rate that should be taken seriously. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Ferguson is 16.8, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7 and suggests that it’s a relatively safe place to live. However, the property crime rate in Ferguson is 19.5, which is slightly higher than the national average of 35.4 and suggests that those living in Ferguson may need to take additional precautions when protecting their belongings. Overall, it can be concluded that while Ferguson isn't completely immune from criminal activity, its overall crime rate still remains low compared to other cities around the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ferguson violent crime is 16.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Ferguson property crime is 19.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Ferguson, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Tama, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Tama, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.