Melrose, IA has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Melrose is just 11.3, while the national average is 22.7. This means that residents of Melrose can feel relatively safe in their community. However, property crime is slightly higher in Melrose at 13.1, compared to the national average of 35.4. This could be due to its small population and rural location, making it an easy target for thieves. Despite this, Melrose still maintains a lower overall crime rate, providing a sense of security for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Melrose violent crime is 11.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Melrose property crime is 13.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Melrose, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Albia, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Albia, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.