The city of Iowa City, IA, located in the zip code 52240, has a higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to the provided context, the violent crime rate in this area is 34.8, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of 52240 are at a higher risk of experiencing violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. Additionally, the property crime rate in this area is also higher than the national average, with a rate of 42.3 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. While these statistics may be concerning, it is important to note that these numbers can vary and do not necessarily reflect the overall safety of the city. It is always important to take precautions and be aware of one's surroundings no matter where you live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Iowa City (zip 52240) violent crime is 34.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Iowa City (zip 52240) property crime is 42.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Iowa City, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Coralville, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Coralville, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.