Crescent, IA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

37%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

30%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

38%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

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.

Crescent 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 Crescent 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 Crescent 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 Crescent crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Crescent_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,472 (estimate)	1,618	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	1.7	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	42.5	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	21.6	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	220.7	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	260 (estimate)	287	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	218.6	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	965.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	147.4	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,212 (estimate)	1,332	1,954

Crescent crime map

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

New Real Estate Listings in Crescent Area

For Sale For Rent

Search Homes for Sale in Crescent, IA

Compare Crescent, IA Crime

See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

Crime Quick Facts

Crescent crime rates are 37% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Crescent are 30% lower than the national average
In Crescent you have a 1 in 68 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Crescent is safer than 47% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Crescent has decreased by 19%

Crescent, IA Crime Quiz

Safest Places to Live in and Around Crescent

See all the best places to live around Crescent

Write a review to give others more information about this area.

See all Crescent poll results

The best places in Iowa

Here are the best places to live in Iowa

Check out the 10 most dangerous cities in Iowa

Most Dangerous Cities In The US

Most Dangerous States In The US

Daily Crime In Crescent (per 100,000 people)

How Safe is Crescent (higher is better)

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Crescent

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Crescent is 1 in 385

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Crescent is 1 in 83

The chance of being a victim of crime in Crescent is 1 in 68

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

Crescent police department

Item	Crescent	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}
Missouri Valley, IA	2,610	144	669	813
Blair, NE	7,830	76	878	955
Bentley, IA	158	171	796	967
Treynor, IA	942	241	1,123	1,364
Underwood, IA	955	241	1,123	1,364
McClelland, IA	178	264	1,228	1,491
Bellevue, NE	63,970	182	1,398	1,580
Crescent, IA	753	260	1,212	1,472

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Amity, AR	753	913	3,469	4,382
Acomita Lake, NM	753	1,168	4,468	5,635
Tipton, OK	753	0	659	659
Waterville, KS	753	517	2,482	2,999
Koppel, PA	753	393	2,078	2,471
Crescent, IA	753	260	1,212	1,472

Source: The Crescent, 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.