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Is Waverly, Iowa Safe?

Population 10,561 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Waverly is a smaller community of 10,561 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 217.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,692 per 100K.

Waverly Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWaverlyIowa AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate249.5332.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1921.62075.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate203.0--268.2
Theft Rate1692.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate466.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

250/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1922/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Waverly

Violent crime in Waverly is below the national average. The rate of 249.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1921.6 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.

Waverly Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault203
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary282
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,692
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft466
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Waverly Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Waverly
249.5
State
332.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Waverly
1921.6
State
2075.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waverly Safety

Is Waverly safe?
Not especially. Waverly earns a C with a crime rate of 217.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Waverly?
217.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 249.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1921.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Waverly safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Waverly's C 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 Waverly?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Waverly generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Waverly police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Waverly?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Waverly's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Waverly compare to other cities in Iowa?
Below average for the state. Waverly ranks behind about 65% of Iowa cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Waverly to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Waverly?
Bad. A C grade and 217.1 per-thousand rate put Waverly below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 250 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Waverly?
249.5 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (203), robbery (62), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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