Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Las Cruces is the safer city with a safety score of 65/100. Iowa City has a violent crime rate of 409.6/100K compared to 498.5/100K in Las Cruces.
| Metric | Iowa City Iowa | Las Cruces New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 48/100 | 65/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 409.6 | 498.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,726.8 | 2,296.6 |
| Total Crime Rate | 4,136.4 | 2,795 |
| Murder Rate | 7.3 | 21.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 69.5 | 132.4 |
| Assault Rate | 295.3 | 271.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 832.6 | 422.9 |
| Larceny Rate | 2,293.4 | 1,626.4 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 600.8 | 247.4 |
| Population | 313,216 | 43,970 |
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.