The small town of Cotter, Iowa may seem peaceful and quiet, but it has its fair share of crime. According to the latest statistics, Cotter has a violent crime rate of 12.9, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Cotter is 15.5, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. This means that while Cotter may have lower crime rates compared to the rest of the country, its residents are still at risk of becoming victims of both violent and property crimes. It is important for the community to remain vigilant and for law enforcement to continue their efforts in keeping Cotter safe. As context, the statistics serve as a reminder that even in seemingly peaceful towns, crime can still exist and precautions should always be taken.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Cotter violent crime is 12.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Cotter property crime is 15.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Cotter, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Washington, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Washington, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.