51527, IA Arson Rates and Arson Maps

Arson per Capita in 51527

The map below shows arson per 1,000 51527 residents.

 

51527, IA Map of Arson Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
A+
Other Crime Grade
C-
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A crime occurs every 34 days 22 hours (on average) in 51527.

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Crime Grade's arson map shows the safest places in 51527 in green. The most dangerous areas in 51527 are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is 51527, IA Safe?

The C grade means the rate of arson is slightly higher than the average US zip. 51527 is in the 43rd percentile for safety, meaning 57% of zip codes are safer and 43% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 51527's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of arson in 51527 is 0.1165 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 51527 generally consider the northwest part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of arson in 51527 may be as high as 1 in 7,818 in the southeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 9,576 in the northwest part of the zip. See the section on interpreting the arson map, however, because comparing rates for arson or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the central parts of 51527, IA: about 0 per year. The west part of 51527 has fewer cases of arson with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Arson Maps

When looking at the arson map for 51527, remember that the rate of arson per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are few retail establishments in the zip. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the arson rate map do not always indicate danger for 51527 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 51527 has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which 51527 has 0, have the same problem. Of 51527’s 383 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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51527 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All arson rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 51527 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.096
Robbery
0.2404
Rape
0.7488
Murder
0.0409
Total Violent Crime
2.126 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.173
Vehicle Theft
0.1300
Burglary
1.244
Arson
0.1165
Total Property Crime
5.663 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1069
Drug Crimes
5.123
Vandalism
4.895
Identity Theft
0.3388
Animal Cruelty
0.0824
Total "Other" Rate
10.55 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of arson in 51527 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 51527.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Arson Crime Grade
B+
A
A-
C+
C
C
C+
B-
A-
B+
A+
C-
B+
A-
A+
C+
B+
B+
A+
C-
B+
B-
A+
C+
B+
A+
A+
C-
A
A+
A+
C+
B+
B
B
C+
A-
B+
A
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

51527 is similar versus other zip codes of the same size for arson. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Arson Crime Grade
D
D
D
C-
B
D-
D-
B
C
C
C
C
D-
D+
D+
C+
A+
A-
A-
B
D
C-
C-
C
C-
C-
C-
D+
B
B+
B+
D+
A
B-
B-
C
C+
B-
B-
D+

Considering only the arson rate, 51527 is less safe than the Iowa state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 51527, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 66% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 51527 schools on SchoolGrade

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