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Is Iowa Colony, Texas Safe?

Population 20,503 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Iowa Colony faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 85% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,428 per 100K.

Iowa Colony Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricIowa ColonyTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate381.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2361.42077.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate289.0--268.2
Theft Rate1428.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate451.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

274.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

381/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2361/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Iowa Colony

Violent crime in Iowa Colony is close to the national average. The rate of 381.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2361.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,428 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Iowa Colony Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault289
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery77
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary453
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,428
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft451
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Iowa Colony Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Iowa Colony
381.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Iowa Colony
2361.4
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa Colony Safety

Is Iowa Colony safe?
Not especially. Iowa Colony earns a D- with a crime rate of 274.3 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 Iowa Colony?
274.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 381.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2361.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Iowa Colony safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Iowa Colony's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,428 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Iowa Colony?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Iowa Colony generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Iowa Colony police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Iowa Colony?
Crime rates have held steady in Iowa Colony, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Iowa Colony compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Iowa Colony ranks behind about 84% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Iowa Colony 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 Iowa Colony?
Bad. A D- grade and 274.3 per-thousand rate put Iowa Colony below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 381 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Iowa Colony?
381.2 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (289), robbery (77), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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