Cedar Falls, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cedar Falls Police Department serves the city of Cedar Falls, IA in Black Hawk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 500 violent crimes and 1,722 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.2 per 100k residents, which is 65.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 136.4 per 100k, 16.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate37.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents500 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate136.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,722 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents326 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate114.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,290 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.2 | A | 500 | 106.2 | -65.0% |
| Property Crime | 136.4 | B | 1722 | 163.6 | -16.6% |
| Rape | 2.5 | B | 41 | 3.5 | -29.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.9 | A | 134 | 22.3 | -55.4% |
| Burglary | 9.9 | A | 326 | 24.0 | -58.7% |
| Larceny | 114.1 | C | 1290 | 116.4 | -2.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.4 | A | 99 | 22.2 | -44.1% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | 6 miles | D 143.5 | C 191.8 | Violent: 285.7% higher Property: 40.6% higher |
| Evansdale | 10 miles | A 44.8 | A 89.5 | Violent: 20.3% higher Property: 34.4% lower |
| Waverly | 13 miles | A 56.7 | A 56.7 | Violent: 52.5% higher Property: 58.4% lower |
| Grundy Center | 20 miles | A 35.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 4.0% lower Property: N/A |
| Independence | 29 miles | A 16.1 | A 80.3 | Violent: 56.8% lower Property: 41.1% lower |