Shenandoah, IA Crime Rates & Map

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27%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

72%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

46%

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}	Shenandoah_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	82	n/a (estimate)	1,687	1,618	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	1.7	6.3
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	42.5	40.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	21.6	66.1
Assault	31	n/a	637.7	220.7	268.2
Violent crime	31	n/a (estimate)	638	287	370
Burglary	10	n/a	205.7	218.6	269.8
Theft	40	n/a	822.9	965.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	20.6	147.4	282.7
Property crime	51	n/a (estimate)	1,049	1,332	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

Shenandoah crime rates are 27% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Shenandoah are 72% higher than the national average
In Shenandoah you have a 1 in 60 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Shenandoah is safer than 43% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Shenandoah has increased by 18%

Shenandoah crime map

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

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Shenandoah, IA per 100,000 people. In Shenandoah, the total number of daily crimes is 1.04 times more than the Iowa average and 1.38 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Shenandoah is 2.23 times more than the Iowa average and 1.72 times more than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Shenandoah has a daily crime rate that is 1.27 times less than the Iowa average and 1.86 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Shenandoah (higher is better)

How safe is Shenandoah, Iowa compared to other cities in Iowa and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Shenandoah is safer than 43% of the cities in Iowa and 43% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Iowa and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Shenandoah. Overall, Shenandoah is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Shenandoah

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Shenandoah is 1 in 157

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Shenandoah is 1 in 96

The chance of being a victim of crime in Shenandoah is 1 in 60

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Shenandoah? In Shenandoah, you have a 1 in 157 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 96. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Shenandoah, IA is 1 in 60.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Shenandoah, IA is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Shenandoah has increased by 102%, while the property crime rate in Shenandoah has decreased by 6% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Shenandoah has increased by 18% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Shenandoah police department

Item	Shenandoah	Iowa	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	11	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}
Hamburg, IA	1,300	145	677	822
Sidney, IA	1,007	360	1,678	2,039
Farragut, IA	441	372	1,732	2,104
Essex, IA	772	384	1,791	2,175
Riverton, IA	257	389	1,813	2,202
Blanchard, IA	25	395	1,839	2,234
Coin, IA	198	417	1,943	2,360
Shenandoah, IA	4,859	638	1,049	1,687

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City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Four Corners, MT	4,859	138	631	769
Cave Springs, AR	4,859	113	257	370
Glendora, NJ	4,858	177	1,235	1,411
Benson, AZ	4,857	393	1,872	2,265
Peppermill Village, MD	4,861	331	1,358	1,689
Shenandoah, IA	4,859	638	1,049	1,687

Source: The Shenandoah, 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.