Ames, Iowa 

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Crime in Ames, Iowa

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)
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Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims.

  • Property Crime Index (US Avg: 43.5)
  • Violent Crime Index (US Avg: 41.4)
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    Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews
    From California to Iowa - 9/30/2012
    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... Read More
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    Good and Bad - 2/5/2012
    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... Read More
    Suzanne | Ames, IA | Reply | No Replies
       
    Cost of Living in Ames, Iowa - 12/18/2010
    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... Read More
    Mack | Ames, IA | Reply | No Replies
       

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