Moderately Safe · Population: 176,664
Waterloo, Iowa is a city with moderate safety levels, with a safety score of 64/100. The violent crime rate of 216.4 per 100K is near the national average (US avg: ~380). With a population of 176,664, Waterloo reported 382 violent crimes and 4,614 property crimes in 2023.
| Murder & Manslaughter | 7 per 100K |
| Rape | 31.4 per 100K |
| Robbery | 69.5 per 100K |
| Aggravated Assault | 108.5 per 100K |
| Burglary | 430.7 per 100K |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,651.2 per 100K |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 529.8 per 100K |
| Violent Crimes | 382 |
| Property Crimes | 4,613 |
| Total Crimes | 4,995 |
With a safety score of 64/100, Waterloo is safer than the average US city. Property crime accounts for 92% of all reported crimes.
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.