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Crime rate in Creston, Iowa (IA): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Creston, IA compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Creston, IA

The 2020 crime rate in Creston, IA is 191 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 1.3 times lower than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 73.4% U.S. cities. The 2020 Creston crime rate fell by 1% compared to 2019. In the last 5 years Creston has seen decline of violent crime and rise of property crime.
See how dangerous Creston, IA is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Creston:

190.9
Winterset:

180.8
Osceola:

174.2
Van Meter:

87.6
Leon:

3.9
Atlantic:

147.1
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Creston by year

Type

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(12.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
2
(27.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(13.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(12.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(25.7)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(13.5)
5
(66.8)
2
(26.3)
1
(12.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(12.7)
2
(25.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(12.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
15
(202.7)
11
(147.0)
20
(263.3)
17
(217.0)
19
(241.3)
4
(50.8)
6
(76.0)
20
(253.0)
18
(229.5)
24
(305.3)
13
(166.0)
24
(306.0)
25
(321.2)
25
(324.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
60
(810.7)
47
(628.1)
42
(552.8)
41
(523.4)
30
(381.0)
6
(76.2)
13
(164.8)
48
(607.3)
27
(344.2)
22
(279.9)
24
(306.6)
31
(395.3)
42
(539.6)
54
(701.2)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
99
(1,338)
176
(2,352)
207
(2,725)
138
(1,762)
117
(1,486)
21
(266.8)
72
(912.5)
97
(1,227)
107
(1,364)
128
(1,628)
134
(1,712)
119
(1,517)
124
(1,593)
114
(1,480)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
12
(162.1)
14
(187.1)
12
(158.0)
14
(178.7)
13
(165.1)
1
(12.7)
8
(101.4)
3
(38.0)
9
(114.7)
10
(127.2)
7
(89.4)
5
(63.8)
7
(89.9)
17
(220.8)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(13.5)
0
(0.0)
2
(26.3)
1
(12.8)
2
(25.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(12.7)
0
(0.0)
3
(38.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(12.8)
4
(51.9)
City-Data.com crime index189.4202.5231.4168.6147.627.281.5170.5137.6163.6130.3158.5193.5190.9

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 29 registered sex offenders living in Creston, Iowa as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Creston is 274 to 1.



Violent crime rate in 2020
Creston:

162.3
U.S. Average:

228.3

Violent crime rate in 2019
Creston:

186.3
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2018
Creston:

159.4
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Creston:

83.0
U.S. Average:

226.3

Violent crime rate in 2016
Creston:

165.4
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Creston:

121.1
U.S. Average:

219.4

Violent crime rate in 2014
Creston:

151.8
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Creston:

50.7
U.S. Average:

214.3

Violent crime rate in 2012
Creston:

25.4
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Creston:

120.6
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Creston:

114.9
U.S. Average:

195.6

Violent crime rate in 2009
Creston:

158.0
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Creston:

106.9
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Creston:

135.1
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Creston:

128.4
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Creston:

23.7
U.S. Average:

227.1

Violent crime rate in 2004
Creston:

149.0
U.S. Average:

223.6

Violent crime rate in 2003
Creston:

106.1
U.S. Average:

230.3

Property crime rate in 2020
Creston:

247.4
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Creston:

201.1
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Creston:

164.5
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Creston:

160.3
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Creston:

156.5
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Creston:

154.3
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Creston:

188.5
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Creston:

93.8
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Creston:

30.5
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Creston:

175.2
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Creston:

219.6
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Creston:

270.5
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Creston:

271.3
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Creston:

253.3
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Creston:

287.9
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Creston:

109.1
U.S. Average:

322.3

Property crime rate in 2004
Creston:

256.2
U.S. Average:

327.4

Property crime rate in 2003
Creston:

222.2
U.S. Average:

334.1
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 16 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.57
Iowa average:

1.76

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 16 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.56
Iowa average:

1.76

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 16 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.54
Iowa average:

1.75

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 16 (11 officers - 11 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.40
Iowa average:

1.74

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 15 (11 officers - 10 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.41
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 15 (11 officers - 10 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.40
Iowa average:

1.69

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 15 (11 officers - 10 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.40
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 15 (11 officers - 10 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.39
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 18 (11 officers - 10 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.39
Iowa average:

1.71

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 14 (11 officers - 10 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.40
Iowa average:

1.72

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 15 (11 officers - 10 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.40
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 15 (11 officers - 10 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.40
Iowa average:

1.75

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 15 (11 officers - 10 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.45
Iowa average:

1.77

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 16 (12 officers - 11 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.60
Iowa average:

1.74

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 16 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.62
Iowa average:

1.73

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 16 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.62
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 16 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.62
Iowa average:

1.69

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 16 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.62
Iowa average:

1.68

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 15 (10 officers - 10 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.34
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Creston, IA
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 50801.