Council Bluffs, IA Crime Statistics For 2022
3,550
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,712.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
143.50%
Above National Average
Above National Average
124 out of 125
In Iowa
In Iowa
8,583 out of 8,904
In America
In America
What is the crime rate in Council Bluffs, IA?
According to the most recent data from the FBI, the total crime rate in Council Bluffs is 5,712.5 per 100,000 people. That's 143.50% higher than the national rate of 2,346.0 per 100,000 people and 185.38% higher than the Iowa total crime rate of 2,001.7 per 100,000 people.
Note: Because the rates of crime are so low in America, we use "per 100,000 people" to make the number a bit easier to compare across locations visually. It's mathematically the same as doing per capita comparisons and isn't conveying that there are 100,000+ people in a location.
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Council Bluffs SnackAbility
5
/10
/10
Jobs
7/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9
How Does Council Bluffs Crime Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Council Bluffs / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,550 | 5,712.5 | 2,001.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 68 | 109.4 | 29.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 470 | 756.3 | 229.4 | 279.7 |
| Violent Crime | 574 | 923.7 | 303.5 | 387.8 |
| Burglary | 408 | 656.5 | 371.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 2,127 | 3,422.7 | 1,130.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 441 | 709.6 | 197.1 | 246.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,976 | 4,788.9 | 1,698.2 | 1,958.2 |
Violent Crime Rates In Council Bluffs
574
Violent Crimes
Violent Crimes
923.7
Violent Crimes / 100k People
Violent Crimes / 100k People
138.18%
Above National Average
Above National Average
- You have a 1 in 108.3 chance of being the victim of a violent crime in Council Bluffs each year. That compares to a 1 in 329.5 chance statewide.
- The violent crime rate in Council Bluffs is 923.7 per 100,000 people.
- That's 138.18% higher than the national rate of 387.8 per 100,000 people.
- 204.35% higher than the Iowa violent crime rate of 303.5 per 100,000 people.
Property Crime Rates In Council Bluffs
2,976
Property Crimes
Property Crimes
4,788.9
Property Crimes / 100k People
Property Crimes / 100k People
144.56%
Above National Average
Above National Average
- You have a 1 in 20.9 chance of being the victim of a property crime in Council Bluffs each year. That compares to a 1 in 51.1 chance nationally.
- The property crime rate in Council Bluffs is 4,788.9 per 100,000 people.
- That's 144.56% higher than the national rate of 1,958.2 per 100,000 people.
- And 181.99% higher than the Iowa property crime rate of 1,698.2 per 100,000 people.
Council Bluffs Crime Compared To Iowa Average
Each category of crime indexed to the worst per capita in Iowa.
Data Source -- FBI UCR 2018.
Data Source -- FBI UCR 2018.
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Crime In Cities Around Council Bluffs
| City | Population | Count Raw |
Total Crime / 100k People |
Property Crime / 100k People |
Violent Crime / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | 480,297 | 18,279 | 3,805.8 | 3,174.5 | 631.3 |
| Bellevue, NE | 53,880 | 1,071 | 1,987.8 | 1,783.6 | 204.2 |
| Papillion, NE | 20,512 | 311 | 1,516.2 | 1,384.6 | 131.6 |
| La Vista, NE | 17,228 | 267 | 1,549.8 | 1,335.0 | 214.8 |
| Ralston, NE | 7,422 | 126 | 1,697.7 | 1,536.0 | 161.7 |
| Plattsmouth, NE | 6,435 | 80 | 1,243.2 | 1,212.1 | 31.1 |
| Glenwood, IA | 5,402 | 99 | 1,832.7 | 1,536.5 | 296.2 |
| Carter Lake, IA | 3,784 | 156 | 4,122.6 | 2,959.8 | 1,162.8 |
