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Is Pella, Iowa Safe?

Population 10,992 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,992, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Pella earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,692 per 100K.

Pella Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPellaIowa AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate352.1332.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2137.42075.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate221.0--268.2
Theft Rate1692.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate230.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

352/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2137/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pella

Violent crime in Pella is close to the national average. The rate of 352.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2137.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,692 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pella Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault221
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary245
091% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,692
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft230
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pella Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pella
352.1
State
332.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pella
2137.4
State
2075.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pella Safety

Is Pella safe?
Not especially. Pella earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249 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 Pella?
249 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 352.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2137.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pella safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pella's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,692 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pella?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pella generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pella police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pella?
No. Crime in Pella has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Pella compare to other cities in Iowa?
Below average for the state. Pella ranks behind about 87% of Iowa cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Pella to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Pella?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249 per-thousand rate put Pella below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 352 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pella?
352.1 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (221), robbery (54), 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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