Matlock, IA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

12%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

14%

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.

Matlock 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 Matlock 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 Matlock 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 Matlock crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Matlock_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,047 (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)	362 (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)	1,685 (estimate)	1,332	1,954

Matlock crime map

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

Matlock crime rates are 12% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Matlock are 2% lower than the national average
In Matlock you have a 1 in 49 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Matlock is safer than 31% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Matlock has decreased by 19%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Matlock

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Matlock is 1 in 277

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Matlock is 1 in 60

The chance of being a victim of crime in Matlock is 1 in 49

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

Matlock police department

Item	Matlock	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}
Sioux Center, IA	7,592	48	252	300
Sanborn, IA	1,359	117	543	660
Hull, IA	1,987	120	559	679
Rock Rapids, IA	2,555	125	583	709
George, IA	1,011	132	614	745
Sibley, IA	2,599	143	664	806
Sheldon, IA	5,178	316	799	1,114
Matlock, IA	117	362	1,685	2,047

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Brookston, MN	117	412	2,884	3,296
Edmund, WI	117	401	1,869	2,270
Oasis, NM	117	803	3,072	3,875
Sumner, MO	117	707	3,392	4,100
Republic, KS	117	671	3,219	3,890
Matlock, IA	117	362	1,685	2,047

Source: The Matlock, 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.