Spirit Lake, Iowa, is a relatively safe community compared to the rest of the United States. According to the latest available data, the city's violent crime rate is 15.9, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is slightly higher in Spirit Lake, with a rate of 41.1 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that while residents may feel relatively safe from violent crimes, they should still take precautions to protect their property. Despite these statistics, Spirit Lake has not been immune to crime. There have been instances of theft, burglary, and even violent crimes reported in the city. However, the community and law enforcement have been working together to maintain a safe and secure environment for all residents and visitors.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Spirit Lake violent crime is 15.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Spirit Lake property crime is 41.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.