Ames, IA Crime


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Ames, IA has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Ames is only 11.8, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Ames can feel relatively safe in their community. However, there is still room for improvement as the property crime rate in Ames is 30, slightly higher than the national average of 35.4. This highlights the need for continued efforts to prevent and reduce all types of crime in Ames. With its lower crime rates and ongoing efforts to maintain safety, Ames remains a desirable place to live and work.

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

Ames violent crime is 11.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Ames property crime is 30.0. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Ames, IA Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
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Pop. Miles Data
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Nevada, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
Story City, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Boone, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122019
Polk City, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock182019
Ogden, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock202017
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Ankeny, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212017
West Des Moines, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock332016
Waterloo, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock732019
Iowa City, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1122019
Council Bluffs, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1262019

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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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