Adair County Crime & Safety

Adair County has a total crime rate of 240.6 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (26.7 per 100K) and property crimes (213.9 per 100K).

Adair County has a safety score of 89/100, rated "Safe". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #9 out of 99 counties in Iowa for safety (1 = safest).

Residents enjoy a safety profile that exceeds the Iowa average safety score of 98.3. The county's total crime rate sits significantly below the state average of 1,095.3 per 100K.

Violent crime occurs at a rate of only 26.7 per 100K, compared to 213.9 for property crimes. These figures translate to a community where personal safety remains the daily norm.

Crime data for Adair County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

Adair County has a safety score of 89/100, which is above the Iowa average of 60/100. Factors such as local law enforcement effectiveness, community programs, socioeconomic conditions, and population density all contribute to lower crime rates in certain counties.