In 52242 Iowa City, IA, the crime rate is slightly lower than the national average. According to recent statistics, there were 18.8 incidents of violent crime per 1,000 residents, compared to the national average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in 52242 Iowa City, IA is also slightly lower than the national average, with a rate of 35.8 compared to 35.4. While these numbers may seem reassuring, it is important to note that any amount of crime is still a cause for concern. Despite the lower crime rates, the community must remain vigilant and work together to continue to improve safety and prevent crime in the area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Iowa City (zip 52242) violent crime is 18.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Iowa City (zip 52242) property crime is 35.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Iowa City, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of West Branch, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of West Branch, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.