Decorah, IA Crime


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Winneshiek County / Decorah / Zip Codes
Decorah, Iowa may seem like a quiet and peaceful town, but the crime statistics paint a different picture. According to , the violent crime rate in Decorah is only 9.9, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is still a concern with a rate of 23.2, slightly lower than the US average of 35.4. This means that while Decorah may have a lower overall crime rate, there is still a significant amount of property crime occurring. This could be attributed to the town's small population and lack of resources for law enforcement. Nonetheless, both residents and visitors should remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and security in Decorah.

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

Decorah violent crime is 9.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Decorah property crime is 23.2. (The US average is 35.4)

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 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Decorah, IA Crime History
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ridiculously expensive housing for such a small town. The wages in the town do not even remotely compensate for the high cost of housing. Average housing prices start  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have been a resident of Decorah, IA for 26 years. Decorah is located in the northeast corner of Iowa. When we entertain out of town guests they always comment how  More

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Over 15 years ago

This college has the most extensive music program of any liberal arts college around, has a strong connection to public radio, and Decorah is reputed to be a lovely  More

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