Burglary per Capita in 50271
The map below shows burglary per 1,000 50271 residents.
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B-
Overall Crime Grade™
D |
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B+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
C |
Fact
A crime occurs every 27 days 17 hours (on average) in 50271.
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Crime Grade's burglary map shows the safest places in 50271 in green. The most dangerous areas in 50271 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 50271, IA Safe?
The C+ grade means the rate of burglary is about the same as the average US zip. 50271 is in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning 51% of zip codes are safer and 49% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 50271's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.
The rate of burglary in 50271 is 2.114 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 50271 generally consider the south part of the zip to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of burglary in 50271 may be as high as 1 in 448 in the central neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 594 in the south part of the zip. See the section on interpreting the burglary map, however, because comparing rates for burglary 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 50271, IA: about 1 per year. The south part of 50271 has fewer cases of burglary with only 0 in a typical year.
Interpreting the Burglary Maps
When looking at the burglary map for 50271, remember that the rate of burglary per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the west part of the zip. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the burglary rate map do not always indicate danger for 50271 residents who live there.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 50271 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 50271 has 1, have the same problem. Of 50271’s 551 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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All burglary rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 50271 residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
4.384 |
Robbery |
0.2934 |
Rape |
0.7826 |
Murder |
0.0561 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.517 (D) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
6.342 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.2644 |
Burglary |
2.114 |
Arson |
0.0738 |
Total Property Crime |
8.794 (B+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0942 |
Drug Crimes |
4.362 |
Vandalism |
4.733 |
Identity Theft |
0.3062 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0703 |
Total "Other" Rate |
9.565 (C) |
Individual 50271 Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes
Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of burglary in 50271 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 50271.
Nearby Zip | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Burglary Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B- | D | A- | C+ | |
B+ | A- | A- | B | |
B+ | A+ | B+ | B- | |
B- | D | A- | C+ | |
A | A- | A | A | |
A | A | A+ | A+ | |
B- | A- | B | B- | |
C- | C+ | C- | C | |
D+ | C+ | D+ | D+ | |
C+ | C+ | C+ | D |
Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations
50271 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for burglary. 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 | Burglary Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
D- | A | A | A | |
D- | F | F | F | |
F | F | F | F | |
F | F | F | F | |
C- | C- | C- | D | |
C | D- | D- | F | |
B- | C | C | C | |
D+ | C- | C- | D- | |
C | B | B | C | |
D- | F | F | F |
Considering only the burglary rate, 50271 is as safe as the Iowa state average and safer than the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 50271, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 64% actual proficiency versus 60% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See 50271 schools on SchoolGrade
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