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Is Boone, Iowa Safe?

Population 12,471 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Boone is a smaller community of 12,471 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 201.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,402 per 100K.

Boone Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBooneIowa AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate234.4332.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1782.62075.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate140.0--268.2
Theft Rate1402.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate234.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

201.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

234/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1783/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Boone

Violent crime in Boone is below the national average. The rate of 234.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1782.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,402 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Boone Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault140
052% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary224
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,402
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft234
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Boone Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Boone
234.4
State
332.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Boone
1782.6
State
2075.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Boone Safety

Is Boone safe?
It depends on where in Boone you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Boone?
201.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 234.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1782.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Boone safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Boone has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Boone?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Boone generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Boone police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Boone?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Boone's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Boone compare to other cities in Iowa?
Middle of the pack for Iowa. Boone isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 46th percentile among Iowa cities.
How safe is Boone to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Boone?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Boone?
234.4 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (140), robbery (43), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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