University Heights, IA Crime Rates

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96%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
76%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
100%
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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleUniversity Heights/100k peopleIowa/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime1n/a (estimate)851,5402,119
Murder0n/a0.02.15.0
Rape1n/a85.135.237.5
Robbery0n/a0.018.760.6
Assault0n/a0.0187.2256.1
Violent crime1n/a (estimate)85243359
Burglary0n/a0.0199.1229.2
Theft0n/a0.0962.61,272.1
Vehicle theft0n/a0.0135.1258.8
Property crime0n/a (estimate)01,2971,760
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The University Heights crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in University Heights 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 University Heights crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the University Heights 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

      • University Heights crime rates are 96% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in University Heights are 76% lower than the national average
      • In University Heights you have a 1 in 1175 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • University Heights is safer than 95% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in University Heights has decreased by 65%

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        Daily Crime In University Heights (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in University Heights

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in University Heights is 1 in 1175
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in University Heights is 0
        The chance of being a victim of crime in University Heights is 1 in 1175

        Year Over Year Crime In University Heights (per 100,000 people)

        University Heights police department

        Item University Heights Iowa National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a3,827558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a1.83.3

        Sex offenders in Iowa

        State Total offenders Iowa /100K National /100K
        Iowa6,040205266
        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.

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        Source: The University Heights, 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.
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