University Heights, IA Arson Rates and Arson Maps

Crime Grade's arson map shows the safest places in University Heights in green. The most dangerous areas in University Heights 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 University Heights, IA Safe from Arson?

The C grade means the rate of arson is slightly higher than the average US city. University Heights is in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning 58% of cities are safer and 42% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to University Heights's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of arson in University Heights is 0.1195 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in University Heights generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of arson in University Heights may be as high as 1 in 7,522 in the east neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 8,602 in the central part of the city.

By a simple count ignoring population, more arson occurs in the north parts of University Heights, IA: about 0 per year. The west part of University Heights has fewer cases of arson with only 0 in a typical year.

How University Heights's Arson Rate Compares

The chart below compares the arson rate in University Heights to the Iowa state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

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

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Arson in University Heights, IA

Arson is projected to cost the residents of University Heights about $4,046 in 2025, or roughly $3 per resident. This is part of University Heights's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for University Heights, including every crime type and how University Heights compares to other cities.

Interpreting the Arson Map

Remember that arson rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading University Heights's crime maps on the University Heights overall crime page.

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Individual University Heights Crime Maps & Stats

Arson Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of arson in University Heights is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to University Heights.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Iowa City, IA	B-	B-	C+	C
Coralville, IA	C	C+	C-	C-
Hills, IA	C+	B-	C+	C+
Tiffin, IA	B+	A	A-	B-
North Liberty, IA	A-	A-	A-	C+
Morse, IA	B+	A	B+	C
Sharon Center, IA	B-	D+	A	C-
Oasis, IA	B-	B-	B	C-
Downey, IA	B-	B+	C+	C
Solon, IA	A	A+	A	B+

Arson in City with Similar Populations

University Heights is similar versus other cities of the same size for arson. The table below compares arson in cities with comparable overall population.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Jewett, TX	F	D-	D-	C-
Ralph, AL	B	B+	B+	C+
Martinsville, OH	A-	A	A	B
Lyme, NH	B+	A+	A+	B
Lowry City, MO	D+	D-	D-	D-
Londonderry, VT	B	A-	A-	B
Lennon Crossroads, NC	B-	C	C	D-
Lamy, NM	F	D-	D-	D-
Lake Kiowa, TX	B-	B-	B-	C+
Koran, LA	C-	C+	C+	A

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in University Heights, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 65% actual proficiency versus 58% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See University Heights schools on SchoolGrade

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