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Is Pleasant Hill, Iowa Safe?

Population 11,239 · Safer than 44% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,239, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Pleasant Hill earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,199 per 100K.

Pleasant Hill Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPleasant HillIowa AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate348.0332.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1595.82075.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate263.0--268.2
Theft Rate1199.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate295.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

194.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

348/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1596/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pleasant Hill

Violent crime in Pleasant Hill is close to the national average. The rate of 348.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1595.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,199 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pleasant Hill Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault263
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary183
068% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,199
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft295
093% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pleasant Hill Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pleasant Hill
348.0
State
332.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pleasant Hill
1595.8
State
2075.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pleasant Hill Safety

Is Pleasant Hill safe?
It depends on where in Pleasant Hill you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Pleasant Hill?
194.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 348.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1595.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pleasant Hill safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pleasant Hill generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pleasant Hill police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pleasant Hill?
No. Crime in Pleasant Hill has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Pleasant Hill compare to other cities in Iowa?
Below average for the state. Pleasant Hill ranks behind about 61% of Iowa cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 44th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Pleasant Hill?
348.0 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (263), robbery (45), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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