Creston, IA Crime Rates & Map

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34%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

5%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

39%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Creston_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	114	n/a (estimate)	1,533	1,618	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	1.7	6.3
Rape	4	n/a	53.8	42.5	40.0
Robbery	1	n/a	13.4	21.6	66.1
Assault	21	n/a	282.3	220.7	268.2
Violent crime	26	n/a (estimate)	350	287	370
Burglary	19	n/a	255.4	218.6	269.8
Theft	57	n/a	766.3	965.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	12	n/a	161.3	147.4	282.7
Property crime	88	n/a (estimate)	1,183	1,332	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

Creston crime rates are 34% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Creston are 5% lower than the national average
In Creston you have a 1 in 66 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Creston is safer than 26% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Creston has decreased by 22%

Creston crime map

The Creston crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Creston 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 Creston crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Creston 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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Daily Crime In Creston (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Creston 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 Creston (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Iowa, are 1.06 times less than the state average and 1.52 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Creston on a daily basis are 1.22 times more than than Iowa average and 1.06 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Creston are 1.13 times less than the daily state average and 1.65 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Creston (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Creston, Iowa compared to other areas of Iowa, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Creston safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Creston is safer than 19% of Iowa cities, and 26% 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 Creston. At this time, Creston sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Creston

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Creston is 1 in 287

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

The chance of being a victim of crime in Creston is 1 in 66

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Creston, Iowa you have a 1 in 287 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 vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 66 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Creston.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Creston, 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 Creston has decreased by 28%, the amount of property crime in Creston has decreased by 20%, and the total amount of crime in Creston has decreased by 22% year over year.

Creston police department

Item	Creston	Iowa	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	14	3,827	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 14 Creston police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 1.3% less than the Iowa average and 45.3% 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}
Lenox, IA	1,446	130	605	735
Macksburg, IA	97	336	1,563	1,899
Orient, IA	434	369	1,719	2,088
Afton, IA	901	394	1,833	2,227
Tingley, IA	105	396	1,845	2,242
Shannon City, IA	108	415	1,934	2,349
Prescott, IA	189	425	1,977	2,402
Creston, IA	7,754	350	1,183	1,533

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Withamsville, OH	7,754	227	1,376	1,603
Pomona, NJ	7,756	223	1,556	1,778
Winnemucca, NV	7,752	536	2,667	3,202
Floris, VA	7,752	82	595	677
Cushing, OK	7,759	232	2,502	2,733
Creston, IA	7,754	350	1,183	1,533

Source: The Creston, IA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.