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Is Sioux City, Iowa Safe?

Population 86,356 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sioux City has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 262.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,002 per 100K.

Sioux City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSioux CityIowa AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate366.3332.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2254.92075.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate296.0--268.2
Theft Rate2002.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate284.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

366/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2255/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sioux City

Violent crime in Sioux City is close to the national average. The rate of 366.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2254.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,002 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sioux City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault296
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary391
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,002
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft284
089% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sioux City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sioux City
366.3
State
332.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sioux City
2254.9
State
2075.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sioux City Safety

Is Sioux City safe?
Not especially. Sioux City earns a D with a crime rate of 262.1 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 Sioux City?
262.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 366.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2254.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sioux City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sioux City's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,002 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sioux City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sioux City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sioux City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sioux City?
Crime rates have held steady in Sioux City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Sioux City compare to other cities in Iowa?
Below average for the state. Sioux City 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 Sioux City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Sioux City?
Bad. A D grade and 262.1 per-thousand rate put Sioux City below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 366 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sioux City?
366.3 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (296), robbery (71), 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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