University Heights, IA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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89%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

89%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

89%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

University Heights crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that University Heights crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The University Heights crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The University Heights crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	University Heights_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	242 (estimate)	1,721	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	2.5	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	41.3	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	22.3	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	213.9	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	39 (estimate)	280	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	218.6	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,056.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	165.2	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	202 (estimate)	1,441	1,917

University Heights crime map

The University Heights crime map by CrimoMeter 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 89% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in University Heights are 89% lower than the national average
In University Heights you have a 1 in 414 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 increased by 6%

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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 2545

The chance of being a victim of property crime in University Heights is 1 in 495

The chance of being a victim of crime in University Heights is 1 in 414

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/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}
Solon, IA	2,690	49	254	304
West Branch, IA	2,357	110	220	330
Swisher, IA	1,054	60	306	366
North Liberty, IA	19,159	114	274	389
Tiffin, IA	3,779	83	426	508
Riverside, IA	1,021	84	433	517
Lone Tree, IA	1,390	95	487	581
University Heights, IA	1,332	39	202	242

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Bass Lake, IN	1,332	102	473	575
Hiram, OH	1,332	80	473	553
Flemington, PA	1,332	114	678	792
Chatsworth, IL	1,332	148	823	972
Marathon City, WI	1,331	97	408	505
University Heights, IA	1,332	39	202	242

Source: The University Heights, IA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.