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Is Le Mars, Iowa Safe?

Population 10,760 · Safer than 47% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Le Mars is a smaller community of 10,760 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 187.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,285 per 100K.

Le Mars Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLe MarsIowa AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate257.7332.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1617.92075.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate164.0--268.2
Theft Rate1285.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate176.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

187.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

258/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1618/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Le Mars

Violent crime in Le Mars is below the national average. The rate of 257.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1617.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,285 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Le Mars Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault164
061% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary259
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,285
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft176
055% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Le Mars Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Le Mars
257.7
State
332.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Le Mars
1617.9
State
2075.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Le Mars Safety

Is Le Mars safe?
It depends on where in Le Mars 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 Le Mars?
187.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 257.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1617.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Le Mars safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Le Mars 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 Le Mars?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Le Mars generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Le Mars police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Le Mars?
Crime rates have held steady in Le Mars, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Le Mars compare to other cities in Iowa?
Middle of the pack for Iowa. Le Mars isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 53th percentile among Iowa cities.
How safe is Le Mars 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 Le Mars?
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 47th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Le Mars?
257.7 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (164), robbery (46), and murder (5.0) 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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