Zip 50012 (Ames, IA) Crime

The city of Ames, IA is generally a safe place to live. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Ames is 25.9, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Ames stands at 32.6, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. This means that Ames typically enjoys a much more peaceful atmosphere than many other American cities and towns. Therefore it makes an ideal place to call home for those looking for a safe environment for their families and themselves.

NOTE: The city of Ames, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Nevada, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Nevada, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Ames, IA Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	140.7	0	32.2	18.1	90.5	3059.7	187	2774.2	98.5
2001	191.4	0	25.7	27.6	138.1	2729.1	323.6	2267.3	138.1
2002	263.2	0	68.7	25.5	168.9	3812.5	479.3	3189.8	143.4
2003	546.6	0	49	13.7	483.9	3405.2	421.2	2815.4	168.5
2004	241.2	0	41.1	24.3	175.8	2958.6	727.5	2079.6	151.5
2005	186.6	0	26.7	26.7	133.3	2926	885.2	1957	83.8
2006	279.8	0	45.7	32.4	201.7	2788.3	690.9	2019.4	78
2007	387.4	3.9	34.9	23.2	325.4	3103.3	968.6	2014.6	120.1
2008	313.1	7.2	47.1	18.1	240.7	2961.1	626.3	2222.7	112.2
2009	309.6	0	40.2	26.2	243.1	2821.3	488	2247.6	85.7
2010	306.1	1.7	41.5	17.3	245.6	2691.2	499.9	2104.9	86.5
2011	300.3	0	30.4	16.9	253.1	2817.4	592.2	2130.8	94.5
2012	131.6	0	54	11.8	65.8	2453.1	491	1909.9	52.3
2013	143.8	0	55.6	18	70.3	2351.6	366.1	1930	55.6
2014	120	0	36.8	24	59.2	1786.8	305.5	1441.3	40
2015	152.2	1.6	45	24.9	80.8	1902.7	307.5	1526.8	68.3
2016	161.3	1.5	58.8	22.6	78.4	1623.6	247.2	1307	69.3
2017	183.8	1.5	72.6	34.1	75.6	2063.4	367.6	1611.3	84.5
2019	197.8	1.5	64.5	30.8	101.1	1716.1	202.2	1428.8	85

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Ames, IA	197.8	1,716.1	50,912	1	2019
Nevada, IA	415.2	1,260.4	6,682	10	2019
Boone, IA	289.2	1,132.7	12,607	11	2019
Story City, IA	208.2	1,219.5	3,449	12	2019
Polk City, IA	19.9	498.7	4,123	18	2019
Ogden, IA	452.5	1,357.5	2,055	19	2017

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Nevada, IA	415.2	1,260.4	6,682	10	2019
Story City, IA	208.2	1,219.5	3,449	12	2019
Polk City, IA	19.9	498.7	4,123	18	2019
Ogden, IA	452.5	1,357.5	2,055	19	2017
State Center, IA	136.1	408.2	1,476	25	2016
Perry, IA	269.5	1,226.2	7,742	26	2019

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