Most violent crime numbers did not change drastically from 2024 to 2025, and are low compared to five-year averages
CEDAR RAPIDS — Reported cases of violent crime — including murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault — were up slightly in Cedar Rapids in 2025 compared to 2024, but are still low in comparison to the last five years, according to data released Thursday by the Cedar Rapids Police Department.
Despite the slight increase, from 372 cases in 2024 to 392 in 2025, Police Chief David Dostal said he believes the numbers indicate Cedar Rapids is a relatively safe city. The five-year average for violent crime is 436 cases, with the highest number being 467 in 2021…