Peosta, IA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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68%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

75%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

66%

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}	Peosta_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	15	n/a (estimate)	685	1,540	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.1	5.0
Rape	1	n/a	45.7	35.2	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	18.7	60.6
Assault	1	n/a	45.7	187.2	256.1
Violent crime	2	n/a (estimate)	91	243	359
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	199.1	229.2
Theft	12	n/a	547.9	962.6	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	45.7	135.1	258.8
Property crime	13	n/a (estimate)	594	1,297	1,760

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Peosta crime map

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

Peosta crime rates are 68% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Peosta are 75% lower than the national average
In Peosta you have a 1 in 147 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Peosta is safer than 89% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Peosta has decreased by 3%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Peosta

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Peosta is 1 in 1096

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Peosta is 1 in 169

The chance of being a victim of crime in Peosta is 1 in 147

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

Peosta police department

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

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}
Asbury, IA	5,931	100	100	199
Farley, IA	1,733	62	331	393
Dyersville, IA	4,131	22	372	393
Epworth, IA	1,792	72	382	454
Cascade, IA	2,104	90	479	569
East Dubuque, IL	1,569	116	690	807
Sherrill, IA	205	165	880	1,045
Peosta, IA	1,964	91	594	685

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Columbus, MT	1,964	261	1,928	2,189
Hillsboro Beach, FL	1,964	37	199	237
Salyersville, KY	1,964	0	332	332
Brownlee Park, MI	1,964	225	714	939
Butler, WI	1,964	171	1,762	1,933
Peosta, IA	1,964	91	594	685

Source: The Peosta, 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.