Van Meter, IA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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95%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

85%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

97%

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}	Van Meter_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	2	n/a (estimate)	110	1,540	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.1	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	35.2	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	18.7	60.6
Assault	1	n/a	55.2	187.2	256.1
Violent crime	1	n/a (estimate)	55	243	359
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	199.1	229.2
Theft	1	n/a	55.2	962.6	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	135.1	258.8
Property crime	1	n/a (estimate)	55	1,297	1,760

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Van Meter crime map

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

Van Meter crime rates are 95% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Van Meter are 85% lower than the national average
In Van Meter you have a 1 in 907 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Van Meter is safer than 85% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Van Meter has increased by 75%

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Daily Crime In Van Meter (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Van Meter

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Van Meter is 1 in 1813

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Van Meter is 1 in 1813

The chance of being a victim of crime in Van Meter is 1 in 907

Year Over Year Crime In Van Meter (per 100,000 people)

Van Meter police department

Item	Van Meter	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}
Norwalk, IA	11,467	109	180	289
Earlham, IA	1,382	212	142	354
Dallas Center, IA	1,710	66	352	418
Cumming, IA	536	98	524	622
Adel, IA	4,924	76	639	715
Urbandale, IA	43,879	89	635	724
Grimes, IA	13,746	118	630	748
Van Meter, IA	1,386	55	55	110

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Toast, NC	1,386	191	1,002	1,194
Elroy, WI	1,387	121	504	625
New Windsor, MD	1,387	152	744	896
Vanceburg, KY	1,385	0	360	360
Nanawale Estates, HI	1,385	114	1,016	1,129
Van Meter, IA	1,386	55	55	110

Source: The Van Meter, 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.