Albia, IA Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 40%

Violent crime 44%

Property crime 39%

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2020 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2021; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Albia_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	52	n/a (estimate)	1,403	2,002	2,346
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	3.5	6.5
Rape	2	n/a	54.0	40.7	38.4
Robbery	1	n/a	27.0	29.8	73.9
Assault	5	n/a	134.9	229.4	279.7
Violent crime	8	n/a (estimate)	216	304	388
Burglary	5	n/a	134.9	371.1	314.2
Theft	34	n/a	917.4	1,130.1	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	5	n/a	134.9	197.1	246.0
Property crime	44	n/a (estimate)	1,187	1,698	1,958

Key findings

Albia crime rates are 40% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Albia are 44% lower than the national average
In Albia you have a 1 in 72 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Albia is safer than 24% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Albia has decreased by 33%

Albia crime map

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Daily Crime In Albia (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Albia, IA per 100,000 people. In Albia, the total number of daily crimes is 1.43 times less than the Iowa average and 1.67 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Albia is 1.41 times less than the Iowa average and 1.80 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Albia has a daily crime rate that is 1.43 times less than the Iowa average and 1.65 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Albia (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Albia, Iowa compared to other areas of Iowa, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Albia safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Albia is safer than 18% of Iowa cities, and 24% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Iowa, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Albia. At this time, Albia sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Albia

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Albia is 1 in 464

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Albia is 1 in 85

The chance of being a victim of crime in Albia is 1 in 72

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Albia? In Albia, IA you have a 1 in 464 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 85 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 72 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Albia.

Year Over Year Crime In Albia (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Albia is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Albia has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 43% in Albia, while property crimes in Albia have decreased by 31%. Total crime has decreased by 33% year over year.

Albia police department

Item	Albia	Iowa	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	7	3,827	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 7 Albia police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 1.7% greater than the Iowa average and 43.6% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Iowa

State	Total offenders	Iowa_/100K	National_/100K
Iowa	6,040	205	266

There are a total of 6,040 sex offenders in Iowa. This yields a total of 205 sex offenders in Iowa per 100,000 residents which is 23% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Eddyville, IA	1,207	140	784	924
Unionville, IA	78	358	1,999	2,356
Melrose, IA	153	413	2,306	2,718
Moravia, IA	792	425	2,374	2,799
Chillicothe, IA	97	432	2,411	2,843
Blakesburg, IA	302	438	2,446	2,884
Lovilia, IA	600	454	2,537	2,991
Albia, IA	3,795	216	1,187	1,403

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Holden Heights, FL	3,795	191	882	1,073
Jackson, LA	3,795	487	2,197	2,684
Broadway, VA	3,795	0	327	327
Broadway, VA	3,795	75	399	474
Lancaster, WI	3,796	652	1,683	2,335
Albia, IA	3,795	216	1,187	1,403

Source: The Albia, IA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2020. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.