Is Sioux City or Westminster Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Westminster is safer than Sioux City (Safety Score 10/100 vs 9/100), with a total crime rate of 3,846 per 100,000 versus 3,882 for Sioux City — 1% lower. Sioux City has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Westminster has a 45% lower rate.
Sioux City — 5-Year Trend
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Westminster — 5-Year Trend
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Sioux City, IA
Westminster, CO
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Sioux City | Westminster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,881.7 | 3,845.7 | +36.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 557.7 | 305.3 | +252.4 |
| Murder Rate | 3.5 | 5.3 | -1.8 |
| Rape Rate | 84.0 | 42.9 | +41.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 95.7 | 80.5 | +15.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 372.2 | 175.0 | +197.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,324.0 | 3,540.4 | -216.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 474.9 | 349.1 | +125.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,555.1 | 2,467.0 | +88.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 294.0 | 724.4 | -430.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sioux City or Westminster safer?
Westminster is safer with a total crime rate of 3,846 per 100K vs 3,882 for Sioux City — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Sioux City has a violent crime rate of 557.7 per 100K while Westminster has 305.3. Westminster has lower violent crime.
About Sioux City, IA
Sioux City, Iowa, sits at the confluence of the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers, a historic hub of the meatpacking industry. It's the largest city in western Iowa, with a diverse population reflecting its industrial past. With a safety score of 9/100 and a population coverage of 85,711, Sioux City has a total crime rate of 3,881.7 per 100,000 residents.
About Westminster, CO
Westminster, Colorado, straddles Adams and Jefferson counties, known for its iconic Westminster City Hall, a replica of the British Parliament's clock tower. This northern Denver suburb has a population exceeding 116,000. With a safety score of 10/100 and a population coverage of 114,310, Westminster has a total crime rate of 3,845.7 per 100,000 residents.