Iowa is a pretty safe state overall, but like anywhere, there is still crime lurking around. If you have ever wondered what the most crime-ridden and dangerous places in Iowa are, look no further. We reviewed the rankings for the most dangerous cities from Home Security Shield to bring you the 10 most dangerous places in Iowa. The report only reviewed cities with a population over 5,000, in order to make the comparison fairer.

You may be surprised to see some of these cities on the list. These cities may have the highest crime rates in the state, but that doesn't mean they are a bad place to live. Compared to other states, these crime rates are actually extremely low. All of these cities are such great places, with so much to offer, and there are people in each of these communities who are working their butts off to make them a safer place to live.

10. Muscatine

Muscatine, population 23,034, is the tenth most crime-ridden city in the state, which may be surprising because it's always fun to walk around the charming downtown district. Your chances of being the victim of a crime in Muscatine are 1 in 24.

9. Waterloo

Waterloo is one of the larger towns in the state, and lots of people come by to go shopping, dine at a delicious restaurant, or just see the sights. It's not entirely peaceful and pleasant, though. With a population of 68,366, Waterloo is among the most crime-ridden cities in the state. Your chances of becoming the victim of a crime in Waterloo are 1 in 23.

8. Davenport

The state's third largest city, Davenport, has a population of 102,157. With this high population comes a high crime rate, as your chances of becoming the victim of a crime are 1 in 22.

7. Burlington

Burlington is known for being a charming river town and home to the world's most crooked street. The city has a population of 25,725, and a higher-than-average crime rate, with your chances of becoming the victim of a crime being 1 in 21.

6. Centerville

For being such a small town, with a population of 5,448, Centerville has a very high crime rate. Your chances of becoming the victim of a crime here are 1 in 20. Be sure to lock your car doors!

5. Fort Dodge

Fort Dodge is home to about 24,639 people, and the chances of becoming the victim of a crime are 1 in 19.

4. Clinton

With a population of 26,473, Clinton has a high crime rate per thousand, with your chances of becoming the victim of a crime being 1 in 19.

3. Des Moines

Des Moines is the state's most populous city, with a population of 207,510. It also has the third highest crime rate, with your chances of becoming the victim of a crime being 1 in 18. Overall, the downtown section of the city is plenty safe to walk around, shop, and dine.

2. Keokuk

Keokuk, population 10,769, has the second highest crime rate in the state. In Keokuk, you have a 1 in 15 chance of becoming the victim of a crime.

1. Council Bluffs

The most dangerous city in Iowa is Council Bluffs, population 61,969. In this city, you have a 1 in 12 chance of becoming the victim of a crime.

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