Winterset, IA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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57%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

48%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

59%

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}	Winterset_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	49	n/a (estimate)	912	1,540	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.1	5.0
Rape	5	n/a	93.1	35.2	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	18.7	60.6
Assault	5	n/a	93.1	187.2	256.1
Violent crime	10	n/a (estimate)	186	243	359
Burglary	7	n/a	130.3	199.1	229.2
Theft	29	n/a	539.7	962.6	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	3	n/a	55.8	135.1	258.8
Property crime	39	n/a (estimate)	726	1,297	1,760

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Winterset crime map

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

Winterset crime rates are 57% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Winterset are 48% lower than the national average
In Winterset you have a 1 in 110 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Winterset is safer than 51% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Winterset has decreased by 22%

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Daily Crime In Winterset (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Winterset, IA per 100,000 people. In Winterset, the total number of daily crimes is 1.69 times less than the Iowa average and 2.32 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Winterset is 1.31 times less than the Iowa average and 1.93 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Winterset has a daily crime rate that is 1.79 times less than the Iowa average and 2.42 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Winterset (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Winterset, Iowa compared to other areas of Iowa, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Winterset safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Winterset is safer than 48% of Iowa cities, and 51% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Iowa, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Winterset. At this time, Winterset sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Winterset

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Winterset is 1 in 538

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Winterset is 1 in 138

The chance of being a victim of crime in Winterset is 1 in 110

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Winterset? In Winterset, IA you have a 1 in 538 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 138 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 110 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Winterset.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Winterset is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Winterset has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 3% in Winterset, while property crimes in Winterset have decreased by 26%. Total crime has decreased by 22% year over year.

Winterset police department

Item	Winterset	Iowa	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	8	3,827	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.5	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 8 Winterset police officers. This results in 1.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 15.3% less than the Iowa average and 53.1% less than the National average.

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}
Van Meter, IA	1,386	55	55	110
Earlham, IA	1,382	212	142	354
Cumming, IA	536	98	524	622
Diamondhead Lake, IA	258	98	524	622
St. Charles, IA	787	211	1,126	1,337
St. Marys, IA	182	211	1,127	1,338
Dexter, IA	564	242	1,293	1,536
Winterset, IA	5,309	186	726	912

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Sunset, UT	5,309	376	1,146	1,522
Tillamook, OR	5,308	366	2,352	2,718
Colona, IL	5,307	61	847	908
Richlands, VA	5,311	397	1,251	1,648
Shillington, PA	5,306	110	623	732
Winterset, IA	5,309	186	726	912

Source: The Winterset, 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.