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Is Waukee, Iowa Safe?

Population 34,890 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Waukee faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,052 per 100K.

Waukee Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWaukeeIowa AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate269.9332.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2420.42075.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate180.0--268.2
Theft Rate2052.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate324.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

269 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

270/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2420/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Waukee

Violent crime in Waukee is below the national average. The rate of 269.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2420.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,052 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Waukee Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault180
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary309
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,052
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft324
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Waukee Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Waukee
269.9
State
332.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Waukee
2420.4
State
2075.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waukee Safety

Is Waukee safe?
Not especially. Waukee earns a D with a crime rate of 269 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Waukee?
269 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 269.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2420.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Waukee safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Waukee's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,052 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Waukee?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Waukee generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Waukee police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Waukee?
Crime rates have held steady in Waukee, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Waukee compare to other cities in Iowa?
Below average for the state. Waukee 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 Waukee 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 Waukee?
Bad. A D grade and 269 per-thousand rate put Waukee below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 270 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Waukee?
269.9 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (180), robbery (31), 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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