Benton, IA is a relatively safe city when it comes to crime. The violent crime rate is 11.6, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Benton is 13.5 whereas the US average is 35.4. This makes Benton a safe place to live and work, with the citizens feeling secure in their homes and on the streets.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Benton violent crime is 11.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Benton property crime is 13.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Benton, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Creston, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Creston, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.