Urbandale ranked as one of Safest Cities in Iowa
April 23, 2018
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information please contact:
SafeWise
Attn: Krystal Rogers
E-mail: Krystal.Rogers@SafeWise.com
SafeWise Announces the 10 Safest Cities in Iowa
SafeWise just released its “20 Safest Cities in Iowa” report on April 23, 2018. To
compile this report, we reviewed the 2016 FBI crime report statistics and population
data. Cities that fell below identified population thresholds (5,343) or that failed to
submit a complete crime report to the FBI were excluded from the ranking system.
Our evaluation is based on the number of reported violent crimes (aggravated assault,
murder, rape, and robbery) in each city. If there was a tie, we also factored in the
number of property crimes (burglary, arson, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft). To
level the playing field, we calculated the rate of crimes per 1,000 people in each city.
This makes it easier to directly compare the likelihood of these crimes occurring in cities
with vastly different populations.
SafeWise security analyst Alexia Chianis says, “The twenty safest cities in Iowa vary a great
deal, from small towns like Anamosa and Eldridge to bustling urban centers such as Ankeny
and Urbandale—but one thing they have in common is a commitment to safety. We were
impressed to find the violent crime rate among the cities on our list was 71% less than the
national average, and the property crime rate was 41% less.”
Check out the full report here: https://www.safewise.com/safest-cities-america
About SafeWise
SafeWise helps families and communities make informed decisions about safety
solutions. Our mission is to provide helpful reviews, insightful tips, comprehensive
resources, and valuable safety information in one convenient place.
5202 Douglas Corrigan Way, Suite #300
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
www.safewise.com
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information please contact:
SafeWise
Attn: Krystal Rogers
E-mail: Krystal.Rogers@SafeWise.com
SafeWise Announces the 10 Safest Cities in Iowa
SafeWise just released its “20 Safest Cities in Iowa” report on April 23, 2018. To
compile this report, we reviewed the 2016 FBI crime report statistics and population
data. Cities that fell below identified population thresholds (5,343) or that failed to
submit a complete crime report to the FBI were excluded from the ranking system.
Our evaluation is based on the number of reported violent crimes (aggravated assault,
murder, rape, and robbery) in each city. If there was a tie, we also factored in the
number of property crimes (burglary, arson, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft). To
level the playing field, we calculated the rate of crimes per 1,000 people in each city.
This makes it easier to directly compare the likelihood of these crimes occurring in cities
with vastly different populations.
SafeWise security analyst Alexia Chianis says, “The twenty safest cities in Iowa vary a great
deal, from small towns like Anamosa and Eldridge to bustling urban centers such as Ankeny
and Urbandale—but one thing they have in common is a commitment to safety. We were
impressed to find the violent crime rate among the cities on our list was 71% less than the
national average, and the property crime rate was 41% less.”
Check out the full report here: https://www.safewise.com/safest-cities-america
About SafeWise
SafeWise helps families and communities make informed decisions about safety
solutions. Our mission is to provide helpful reviews, insightful tips, comprehensive
resources, and valuable safety information in one convenient place.
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