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Is Muscatine, Iowa Safe?

Population 23,164 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Muscatine faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,729 per 100K.

Muscatine Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMuscatineIowa AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate282.0332.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2334.62075.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1729.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate224.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

282/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2335/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Muscatine

Violent crime in Muscatine is below the national average. The rate of 282.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2334.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,729 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Muscatine Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary400
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,729
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft224
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Muscatine Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Muscatine
282.0
State
332.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Muscatine
2334.6
State
2075.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Muscatine Safety

Is Muscatine safe?
Not especially. Muscatine earns a D with a crime rate of 261.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Muscatine?
261.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 282.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2334.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Muscatine safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Muscatine's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,729 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Muscatine?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Muscatine generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Muscatine police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Muscatine?
Crime rates have held steady in Muscatine, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Muscatine compare to other cities in Iowa?
Below average for the state. Muscatine ranks behind about 83% of Iowa cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Muscatine 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 Muscatine?
Bad. A D grade and 261.7 per-thousand rate put Muscatine below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 282 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Muscatine?
282.0 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (53), 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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