Mason City, IA, a small town known for its charm and friendly community, has unfortunately seen an increase in crime in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Mason City is 11.9, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate is 51.2, higher than the US average of 35.4. This suggests that while the town may not be facing as much violent crime, there is still a significant issue with property crimes such as theft and burglary. As someone who lives in Mason City and values the safety and well-being of the community, it is concerning to see these statistics and I hope that steps are taken to address and reduce crime in our town.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Mason City violent crime is 11.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Mason City property crime is 51.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.