The city of Council Bluffs, IA, located in the 51501 zip code, has unfortunately experienced high rates of crime in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in this area is 41.6, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Council Bluffs are more likely to be victims of violent crimes such as assault or robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in Council Bluffs is 57.8, which is also significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary and theft, which can greatly impact the safety and security of the community. It is important for residents and local authorities to remain vigilant and work towards reducing these high rates of crime in order to create a safer environment for all.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Council Bluffs (zip 51501) violent crime is 41.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Council Bluffs (zip 51501) property crime is 57.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Council Bluffs, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of La Vista, Nebraska. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of La Vista, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.