Waterloo, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Waterloo Police Department serves the city of Waterloo, IA in Black Hawk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,890 violent crimes and 8,536 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 143.5 per 100k residents, which is 35.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 191.8 per 100k, 17.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate143.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,890 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents221 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate42.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,542 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate191.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,536 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate33.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,110 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate142.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,414 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents933 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 143.5 | D | 5890 | 106.2 | +35.1% |
| Property Crime | 191.8 | C | 8536 | 163.6 | +17.2% |
| Rape | 1.5 | A | 138 | 3.5 | -57.3% |
| Robbery | 7.5 | D | 221 | 5.8 | +29.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 42.3 | F | 1542 | 22.3 | +90.0% |
| Burglary | 33.2 | D | 2110 | 24.0 | +38.3% |
| Larceny | 142.0 | D | 5414 | 116.4 | +22.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.6 | A | 933 | 22.2 | -38.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansdale | 3 miles | A 44.8 | A 89.5 | Violent: 68.8% lower Property: 53.3% lower |
| Cedar Falls | 6 miles | A 37.2 | B 136.4 | Violent: 74.1% lower Property: 28.9% lower |
| Waverly | 17 miles | A 56.7 | A 56.7 | Violent: 60.5% lower Property: 70.4% lower |
| Independence | 23 miles | A 16.1 | A 80.3 | Violent: 88.8% lower Property: 58.1% lower |
| Grundy Center | 24 miles | A 35.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 75.1% lower Property: N/A |