Paton, Iowa, a small town with a population of 50217, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Paton is 22.1, slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Paton is slightly higher at 26.3 compared to the national average of 35.4. While this may seem concerning, it is important to note that these numbers are still relatively low for a town of this size. The community of Paton takes pride in keeping their town safe and has implemented various measures to prevent and reduce crime. Despite the slight increase in property crime, Paton remains a relatively safe place to live and work.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Paton (zip 50217) violent crime is 22.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Paton (zip 50217) property crime is 26.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Paton, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Jefferson, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Jefferson, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.