The city of Independence, with a total population of 6,027, experienced 257 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, the arrest rate totaled 214.04 per 10,000 residents. This represents a 32.38% difference making Independence lower than the national average of 316.54 per 10,000 residents. Of those, 12 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. The city of Independence also handled 117 arrests for property crimes during 2017.
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The city of Independence experienced a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Independence totaled 12 violent crimes and 117 non-violent crimes.
During 2007-2017, Independence experienced 32 violent crimes. Of those, another 3 were for legacy rape, 4 were for robbery, and 25 were for aggravated assault.
It is situated in Buchanan county, Iowa with a total number of 11 employees - 1 female, 10 male officers and 0 civilians. Independence PD ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is IA0100100, it belongs to the West North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.