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Is Clinton, Iowa Safe?

Population 24,049 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Clinton is a smaller community of 24,049 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 231.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,721 per 100K.

Clinton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricClintonIowa AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate327.7332.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1982.92075.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate242.0--268.2
Theft Rate1721.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate452.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

328/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1983/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Clinton

Violent crime in Clinton is close to the national average. The rate of 327.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1982.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,721 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Clinton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault242
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary361
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,721
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft452
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Clinton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clinton
327.7
State
332.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clinton
1982.9
State
2075.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Clinton Safety

Is Clinton safe?
Not especially. Clinton earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Clinton?
231.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 327.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1982.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Clinton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Clinton's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,721 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Clinton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Clinton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Clinton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Clinton?
Crime rates have held steady in Clinton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Clinton compare to other cities in Iowa?
Below average for the state. Clinton ranks behind about 74% of Iowa cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Clinton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Clinton?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.1 per-thousand rate put Clinton below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 328 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Clinton?
327.7 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (242), robbery (57), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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