Letts, IA Crime Rate & Safety
Lower crime than 89% of major U.S. cities
Based on FBI UCR & local law enforcement data · Updated April 2026
Is Letts Safe?
Yes — Letts is safe overall
A safe city with below-average crime, though safety varies by neighborhood.
Letts has a crime rate that is 48% below the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 286.
Crime Index Comparison
100 = national average. Calibrated to reflect actual crime severity.
Your Chance of Being a Victim
Violent Crime
1 in 286
chance per year
National average: 1 in 263
8% lower than national average
Property Crime
1 in 146
chance per year
National average: 1 in 55
63% lower than national average
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Letts Crime Breakdown
Estimated crime rates based on FBI UCR data, calibrated to city-level crime score.
| Crime Type | Index | vs National | Risk Level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | ||||
|
Murder
|
46 | -54% | Low | |
|
Assault
|
93 | -7% | Average | |
|
Robbery
|
87 | -13% | Average | |
|
Rape
|
102 | +2% | Average | |
| Property Crime | ||||
|
Burglary
|
84 | -16% | Average | |
|
Larceny / Theft
|
27 | -73% | Low | |
|
Vehicle Theft
|
27 | -73% | Low | |
Violent vs Property Crime
Crime Index by Category
Letts Crime Map
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Letts Crime by Zip Code
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Letts Demographics & Context
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Letts, IA?
Letts, IA has a crime safety grade of A- as of 2026. The overall crime rate is estimated to be 48% below the national average. Residents face approximately a 1 in 286 chance of being a victim of violent crime per year and a 1 in 146 chance for property crime. Letts has lower crime than 89% of major U.S. cities (population 50,000+).
Is Letts, IA safe to live in?
Letts is generally considered a safe place to live, earning a crime grade of A-. However, safety varies significantly by neighborhood. Researching specific neighborhoods before moving to or visiting Letts is strongly recommended.
What is the violent crime rate in Letts?
The estimated violent crime rate in Letts is 349.1 per 100,000 residents, which is 8% lower than the national average. This means residents have roughly a 1 in 286 chance of becoming a violent crime victim each year. Key violent crime rates include: murder at 2.3 per 100K (54% below average); aggravated assault at 248.6 per 100K (7% below average); robbery at 64.0 per 100K (13% below average).
What is the property crime rate in Letts?
The estimated property crime rate in Letts is 685.3 per 100,000 residents, which is 63% lower than the national average. Residents have roughly a 1 in 146 chance of being a property crime victim per year. Key property crime rates include: burglary at 225.4 per 100K (16% below average); larceny/theft at 372.7 per 100K (73% below average); vehicle theft at 87.2 per 100K (73% below average).
How does Letts crime compare to the national average?
Letts's overall crime rate is 48% below the national average as of 2026. The biggest concern is rape (2% above average), while larceny/theft is 73% below average. Compared to other major U.S. cities, Letts has lower crime than 89% of them.
Is Letts safe to visit?
Letts is generally safe for visitors and tourists. Property crime (theft, vehicle break-ins) is 63% below average, which is typically the main concern for tourists. Avoid leaving valuables in vehicles, stay aware of your surroundings in unfamiliar areas, and stick to well-traveled neighborhoods.
How does Letts crime compare to the rest of Iowa?
Iowa as a whole has crime that is 14% above the national average. Letts's crime rate is 48% below the national average, making it safer the typical Iowa city.
What type of crime is most common in Letts?
Larceny/theft is the most common crime in Letts, with an estimated rate of 372.7 incidents per 100,000 residents. This is 73% below the national average for this crime type. Overall, property crime (685 per 100K) is more prevalent than violent crime (349 per 100K) in Letts, which is consistent with national trends.