Cresco, IA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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89%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

71%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

93%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Cresco_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	9	n/a (estimate)	231	1,540	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.1	5.0
Rape	1	n/a	25.7	35.2	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	18.7	60.6
Assault	3	n/a	77.0	187.2	256.1
Violent crime	4	n/a (estimate)	103	243	359
Burglary	2	n/a	51.3	199.1	229.2
Theft	3	n/a	77.0	962.6	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	135.1	258.8
Property crime	5	n/a (estimate)	128	1,297	1,760

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Cresco crime map

The Cresco crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Cresco as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Cresco crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Cresco crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Cresco crime rates are 89% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Cresco are 71% lower than the national average
In Cresco you have a 1 in 433 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Cresco is safer than 65% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Cresco has decreased by 77%

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Daily Crime In Cresco (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Cresco on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Iowa and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Cresco (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Iowa, are 6.67 times less than the state average and 9.17 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Cresco on a daily basis are 2.37 times less than than Iowa average and 3.50 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Cresco are 10.10 times less than the daily state average and 13.71 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Cresco (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Cresco to every other city in Iowa, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Cresco safe? The gauges above illustrate that Cresco is safer than 60% of every city located within Iowa along with 65% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Iowa and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Cresco, IA is ranked above average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Cresco

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Cresco is 1 in 974

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Cresco is 1 in 779

The chance of being a victim of crime in Cresco is 1 in 433

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Cresco? In Cresco, you have a 1 in 974 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 779. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Cresco, IA is 1 in 433.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Cresco, Iowa (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Cresco has decreased by 36%, the amount of property crime in Cresco has decreased by 85%, and the total amount of crime in Cresco has decreased by 77% year over year.

Cresco police department

Item	Cresco	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 Cresco police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 0.1% greater than the Iowa average and 44.6% 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}
Harmony, MN	1,028	104	649	753
Calmar, IA	989	230	1,230	1,460
Ridgeway, IA	258	277	1,476	1,753
Burr Oak, IA	200	282	1,503	1,785
Spillville, IA	427	285	1,523	1,808
Lime Springs, IA	627	298	1,593	1,891
Protivin, IA	373	315	1,680	1,995
Cresco, IA	3,751	103	128	231

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Falmouth, MA	3,751	283	841	1,125
Kittanning, PA	3,751	181	567	748
North Baltimore, OH	3,752	162	855	1,017
West Liberty, IA	3,750	380	271	651
Honea Path, SC	3,753	692	2,588	3,280
Cresco, IA	3,751	103	128	231

Source: The Cresco, IA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.