An analysis of 2012 property and violent crime statistics in Iowa ranks Atlantic 18th out of 25 cities for being the safest in the State to live. The analysis was conducted by SafeChoiceSecurity.com.

Topping the list was Jefferson, with a Crime Index of 89, or safer than 89-percent of U-S cities. Humboldt places second, North Liberty was 3rd. Carroll came in 10th in the website’s analysis, with a Crime Index of 64.

In ranking Atlantic 18th, SafeChoiceSecurity.com said the city is “A wonderful place to raise a family and conduct business as it maintains a low incidence of crime and its police department is extremely well trained and funded.” Shenandoah was also in the top 25, coming in at number 25, with a Crime Index of 31.

The complete list can be found here: http://www.safechoicesecurity.com/blog/