The Marshalltown, IA Metro Area has been experiencing a concerning level of crime in recent years. According to the provided background information, the area has a violent crime rate of 22.55, which is just slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. The property crime rate, however, is higher at 28.05 compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that while the area has some success in minimizing violent crime, there is still work to be done in preventing property crimes. This may include increasing surveillance and implementing stronger security measures in high-risk areas. The community as a whole must also work together to promote a safe and secure environment for all residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Marshalltown Metro Area violent crime is 22.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Marshalltown Metro Area property crime is 28.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Marshalltown, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Marshalltown, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Marshalltown, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.