In the event that crime data for this area is not available from the FBI, estimates are used. The estimates are based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita and population density.
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The University Heights crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in University Heights as reported by the local law enforcement agency. 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.
Did you know?
The overall crime rate in University Heights is 88% lower than the national average.
For every 100,000 people, there are 0.93 daily crimes that occur in University Heights.
University Heights is safer than 93% of the cities in the United States.
In University Heights you have a 1 in 295 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
The number of total year over year crimes in University Heights has increased by 4%.
Compare University Heights, IA Crime To Other Cities
Daily Crime In University Heights (per 100,000 people)
How Safe is University Heights (higher is better)
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 2432
The chance of being a victim of property crime in University Heights is 1 in 336
The chance of being a victim of crime in University Heights is 1 in 295
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
5,765
196
222
There are a total of 5,765 sex offenders in Iowa. This yields a total of 196 sex offenders in Iowa per 100,000 residents which is 12% less than the national average.
Source: The University Heights, IA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2017. 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.
