Mason City, IA Metro Area has a lower than average violent crime rate of 14 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, the area does have a higher than average property crime rate of 45.4 compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that although violent crime is not as high as other areas in the USA, property crime is something that locals should be aware of and take steps to prevent it from occurring. Local law enforcement encourages citizens to stay vigilant when it comes to their safety and possessions by taking proactive steps such as being aware of their surroundings, locking doors and windows, and reporting suspicious activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Mason City Metro Area violent crime is 14.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Mason City Metro Area property crime is 45.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Mason City, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Waterloo, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Waterloo, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.