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Is Coralville, Iowa Safe?

Population 23,960 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 23,960, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Coralville earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,440 per 100K.

Coralville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCoralvilleIowa AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate307.1332.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2202.72075.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate233.0--268.2
Theft Rate1440.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate341.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

307/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2203/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Coralville

Violent crime in Coralville is below the national average. The rate of 307.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2202.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,440 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Coralville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault233
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery77
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary408
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,440
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft341
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Coralville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coralville
307.1
State
332.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coralville
2202.7
State
2075.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Coralville Safety

Is Coralville safe?
Not especially. Coralville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Coralville?
251 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 307.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2202.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Coralville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Coralville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,440 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Coralville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Coralville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Coralville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Coralville?
Crime rates have held steady in Coralville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Coralville compare to other cities in Iowa?
Below average for the state. Coralville ranks behind about 81% of Iowa cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Coralville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Coralville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251 per-thousand rate put Coralville below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 307 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Coralville?
307.1 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (233), robbery (77), and murder (3.0) 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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