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Newton, IA has experienced a recent surge in both violent and property crime, with statistics showing that the city's violent crime rate of 23.5 is slightly higher than the national average of 22.7. The property crime rate in Newton, IA is also significantly higher than the national average, with a rate of 47.3 compared to the US average of 35.4. This rise in crime has caused concern among residents and local law enforcement, who are working to address and prevent these criminal activities. As the statistics show, the crime rate in Newton, IA is a pressing issue that requires attention in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.

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

Newton violent crime is 23.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Newton property crime is 47.3. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Newton, IA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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Colfax, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock102017
Prairie City, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122019
Grinnell, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172019
Pella, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212019
Altoona, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock222017
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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Pella, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212019
Altoona, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock222017
Marshalltown, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock242019
Pleasant Hill, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock252017
Johnston, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock342019

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Over 12 years ago

Having lived in Newton for over 23 years, I have seen the face of the community change. It hasn't always been good change, but the town has done much to try to make up  More

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Over 15 years ago

Winters here tend to be cold, with moderate amount of snowfall, starting around Nov-Dec and reaching into Mar-April. Spring generally starts out cold, but warms quickly  More

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