Newton, IA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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23%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

20%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

31%

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}	Newton_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	279	n/a (estimate)	1,793	1,618	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	1.7	6.3
Rape	13	n/a	83.5	42.5	40.0
Robbery	3	n/a	19.3	21.6	66.1
Assault	53	n/a	340.6	220.7	268.2
Violent crime	69	n/a (estimate)	443	287	370
Burglary	35	n/a	224.9	218.6	269.8
Theft	149	n/a	957.4	965.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	26	n/a	167.1	147.4	282.7
Property crime	210	n/a (estimate)	1,349	1,332	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Newton, IA

Crime is typically categorized into two main types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. Based on the most recent report, the Newton crime rate is lower than the national average by 22.9%. Specifically, there were 69 violent crimes in Newton, equivalent to 443 per 100,000 individuals, higher than the national average by 19.9%. Furthermore, Newton recorded 210 property crimes, amounting to 1349 per 100,000 residents, which was lower than the average by 31%.

In a remarkable testament to the city's commitment to safety, Newton reported a murder rate of 0. This could indicate that it is a very safe place to live, but also serves as an inspiration to other urban areas striving for safer communities. Examining the full crime report will provide a complete overview of all crimes - violent and property.

Is Newton a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Newton is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Newton has a total crime rate that is 23% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 0.76 daily crimes (0.19 violent daily crimes and 0.58 daily property crimes) in Newton.

Has Crime in Newton Increased Since Last Year?

In the most recent crime report, year-over-year crime rates in Newton has decreased by 9.1%. Examining the change in crime rates from one year to the next provides valuable insights into the evolving safety landscape of Newton, aiding residents in assessing whether it is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. These crime rates are categorized into two primary groups: violent and property crimes. Year-over-year, violent crime has increased by 23.2%, while property crime has decreased by 16.3%. This comprehensive analysis offers potential residents essential information for making informed decisions about whether or not Newton is a safe place to live.

Potential Causes for Crime in Newton

If employment opportunities are limited or if many jobs offer low wages, it can lead to higher rates of unemployment and underemployment, which could lead to an increase in Newton crime rates. Areas where individuals struggle with unemployment or low wages, may be more susceptible to an increase in criminal activities as a result of financial insecurity. While lower rates of unemployment or a surplus of job opportunities could lead to a decrease in crime as their basic needs are being met. Newton has an unemployment rate of 2.6%, compared to a national average of 4.7%.

Newton has a population density of 1343.2 people per square mile, while with the national average is 90.6 people per square mile. Cities characterized by high population density are frequently larger urban centers offering diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality may be accentuated, resulting in the coexistence of poverty and affluence. Such economic disparities can contribute to elevated property crimes and on occasion, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density generally record lower Newton crime rates.

Newton has an average rental rate of $747 per month, compared to the national average of $949. In areas with high rental costs, some individuals and families may be forced to live in overcrowded or substandard housing conditions. Overcrowding can lead to increased stress and tension, which may contribute to domestic disputes and related property or violent crimes. Addressing affordable housing and economic mobility can be important strategies for reducing crime in such areas.

Newton crime map

The Newton crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Newton 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 Newton crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Newton 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

Newton crime rates are 23% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Newton are 20% higher than the national average
In Newton you have a 1 in 56 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Newton is safer than 28% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Newton has decreased by 12%

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Daily Crime In Newton (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Newton, Iowa is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Newton are 1.11 times more than the Iowa average and 1.30 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Newton are 1.55 times more than than Iowa and 1.20 times more than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Newton are 1.01 times more than than Iowa and 1.45 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Newton (higher is better)

Compared to the other cities in Iowa and all other cities across the US, is Newton safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Newton is safer than 26% of other cities in the state of Iowa. In addition, Newton is safer than 28% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all Iowa and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Newton. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Newton is below average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Newton

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Newton is 1 in 226

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Newton is 1 in 75

The chance of being a victim of crime in Newton is 1 in 56

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Newton? If you reside in Newton, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 226. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 75 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Newton, is 1 in 56.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Newton, 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 Newton has increased by 20%, the amount of property crime in Newton has decreased by 19%, and the total amount of crime in Newton has decreased by 12% year over year.

Newton police department

Item	Newton	Iowa	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	28	3,827	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 28 Newton police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 2.3% greater than the Iowa average and 43.3% 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}
Prairie City, IA	1,827	106	495	601
Baxter, IA	935	108	505	614
Colfax, IA	1,886	89	668	757
Oakland Acres, IA	200	138	641	779
Monroe, IA	1,810	196	588	784
Lambs Grove, IA	231	265	1,234	1,498
Sully, IA	962	328	1,529	1,858
Newton, IA	15,160	443	1,349	1,793

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Brooklyn Park, MD	15,163	496	2,036	2,532
Seaford, NY	15,153	258	1,037	1,295
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL	15,168	320	1,937	2,258
Graham, NC	15,168	420	2,060	2,480
Olivehurst, CA	15,149	741	3,471	4,212
Newton, IA	15,160	443	1,349	1,793

Source: The Newton, 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.