Emmetsburg, IA Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 57%

Violent crime 44%

Property crime 60%

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2018 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2019; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Emmetsburg_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	41	n/a (estimate)	1,097	1,942	2,580
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	1.7	5.0
Rape	3	n/a	80.3	30.9	42.6
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	29.5	86.2
Assault	5	n/a	133.8	187.9	246.8
Violent crime	8	n/a (estimate)	214	250	381
Burglary	8	n/a	214.1	352.6	376.0
Theft	25	n/a	669.2	1,190.4	1,594.6
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	148.5	228.9
Property crime	33	n/a (estimate)	883	1,692	2,200

Key findings

Emmetsburg crime rates are 57% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Emmetsburg are 44% lower than the national average
In Emmetsburg you have a 1 in 92 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Emmetsburg is safer than 60% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Emmetsburg has not changed

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The Emmetsburg crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Emmetsburg as reported by the local law enforcement agency. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Emmetsburg crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level.

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Daily Crime In Emmetsburg (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Emmetsburg for every 100,000 residents. The Emmetsburg total amount of daily crime is 1.77 times less than the Iowa average and 2.35 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Emmetsburg, is 1.17 times less than the Iowa average, and it is 1.78 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Emmetsburg has a daily crime average that is 1.91 times less than the Iowa average and 2.49 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Emmetsburg (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Emmetsburg in comparison to other Iowa communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Emmetsburg safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Emmetsburg being safer than 74% of cities in Iowa and 60% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Iowa cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Emmetsburg. In conclusion, Emmetsburg ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Emmetsburg

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Emmetsburg is 1 in 467

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Emmetsburg is 1 in 114

The chance of being a victim of crime in Emmetsburg is 1 in 92

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Emmetsburg? In Emmetsburg, you have a 1 in 467 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 114. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Emmetsburg, IA is 1 in 92.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Emmetsburg, IA is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Emmetsburg has not changed, while the property crime rate in Emmetsburg has not changed year over year. Summing up the numbers, Emmetsburg has not changed with regards to total crimes year over year.

Emmetsburg police department

Item	Emmetsburg	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 Emmetsburg police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 0.8% less than the Iowa average and 45.1% 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, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
West Bend, IA	851	288	1,948	2,235
Wallingford, IA	180	319	2,161	2,480
Whittemore, IA	504	324	2,190	2,514
Cylinder, IA	76	333	2,255	2,588
Rodman, IA	39	344	2,328	2,672
Fenton, IA	312	348	2,353	2,700
Graettinger, IA	716	350	2,370	2,720
Emmetsburg, IA	3,803	214	883	1,097

Cities with similar population

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Hardin, MT	3,803	245	1,638	1,883
High Ridge, MO	3,804	275	1,448	1,723
Mulberry, OH	3,802	105	815	920
Pea Ridge, FL	3,801	226	1,341	1,567
Beach Haven West, NJ	3,801	79	533	611
Emmetsburg, IA	3,803	214	883	1,097

Source: The Emmetsburg, IA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2018. 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.