In recent years, the small town of Westgate, IA has seen a concerning increase in crime rates. According to
, the town's violent crime rate of 11.6 is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, it is still a cause for concern, as the once peaceful community is now experiencing more incidents of violence. In addition, property crime in Westgate, IA has also risen to 13.5, which is lower than the national average of 35.4, but still a cause for alarm for residents. The increase in crime has left many in the town feeling unsettled and has prompted local law enforcement to take action to ensure the safety of their community. Despite this, Westgate, IA remains a close-knit community where residents are determined to work together to combat crime and maintain the town's peaceful atmosphere.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Westgate violent crime is 11.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Westgate property crime is 13.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Westgate, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Oelwein, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Oelwein, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.