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68%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
67%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
68%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
West Union 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 West Union 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 West Union 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 West Union crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleWest Union/100k peopleIowa/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)737 (estimate)1,7212,281
Murdern/an/an/a2.55.7
Rapen/an/an/a41.338.0
Robberyn/an/an/a22.366.5
Assaultn/an/an/a213.9264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)120 (estimate)280364
Burglaryn/an/an/a218.6250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,056.81,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a165.2318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)617 (estimate)1,4411,917

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

      • West Union crime rates are 68% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in West Union are 67% lower than the national average
      • In West Union you have a 1 in 136 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • West Union is safer than 75% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in West Union has decreased by 21%

      West Union, IA Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Iowa has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Iowa has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in West Union each year?
      • 4. Is the West Union crime rate higher or lower than the Iowa average?
      • 5. West Union is safer than 72% of all other cities in Iowa.
       
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      Daily Crime In West Union (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Union

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Union is 1 in 834
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Union is 1 in 163
      The chance of being a victim of crime in West Union is 1 in 136

      Year Over Year Crime In West Union (per 100,000 people)

      West Union police department

      Item West Union Iowa National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)43,827558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.61.83.3
      There are a total of 4 West Union police officers. This results in 1.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 11.4% less than the Iowa average and 50.9% less than the National average.

      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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      West Union, IA2,630120617737

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      Source: The West Union, IA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.