The crime rate in Spirit Lake, IA Metro Area is lower than the US average for both violent and property crimes. Violent crime in the area is 17.7 compared to the national average of 22.7, and property crime is 41.1 compared to a US average of 35.4. This means that Spirit Lake residents can feel safer living in their community than many other parts of the country. Additionally, local law enforcement has been proactive in implementing measures that reduce crime and create a safer environment for all citizens of Spirit Lake to enjoy.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Spirit Lake Metro Area violent crime is 17.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Spirit Lake Metro Area property crime is 41.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Spirit Lake, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Spencer, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Spencer, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.