Waterloo, IA Crime


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Waterloo, IA has unfortunately been plagued by high levels of crime in recent years. According to statistics, the city's violent crime rate is at a staggering 40.6, well above the national average of 22.7. This includes a range of offenses such as murder, assault, and robbery. In addition, property crime in Waterloo is also a major concern, with a rate of 47.5 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and arson. These numbers paint a concerning picture of the safety and security within the city. With such high levels of crime, it is important for residents and law enforcement to work together to address these issues and make Waterloo a safer place for all.

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

Waterloo violent crime is 40.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Waterloo property crime is 47.5. (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
Waterloo, IA Crime History
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Pop. Miles Data
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Evansdale, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Cedar Falls, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62017
Waverly, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock182019
Independence, IA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock232019
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The bike racks recently installed on the MET buses was a great idea for a community that has numerous bike riders and  More

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Over 17 years ago

Unless you're into getting wasted on a regular basis there's not a lot to do here. Most people barhop for fun. Being someone who doesn't drink and doesn't enjoy being  More

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Over 17 years ago

So the weather is emotional here - on and off during the summer its hot and rainy, yet during the fall it is quite often beautiful. Winters can be long, and spring can  More

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