Lacona, IA has experienced a relatively low rate of crime compared to the rest of the United States, with a violent crime rate of 15.4, well below the national average of 22.7. However, property crime remains a concern in this small town, with a rate of 17.8 compared to the US average of 35.4. Despite efforts to keep the community safe, including a strong police presence and community programs, the town still faces challenges with theft and property damage. However, residents of Lacona can take comfort in the fact that their town has a lower rate of violent crime than many other areas, making it a relatively safe place to live and work.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lacona violent crime is 15.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Lacona property crime is 17.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lacona, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Chariton, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Chariton, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.