The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 50552, IA: Crime Maps and Statistics

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$11,288

Cost of Crime™ for 50552, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $647 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 50552 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 50552, IA Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US zip. 50552 ranks in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 60% of zip codes but less safe than 40%. This analysis applies only to 50552's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 50552 is 22.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 50552 Residents generally consider the south part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 50552 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 43 in the west areas to 1 in 43 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 50552, IA see the most incidents - about 0 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 50552, IA

The total projected cost of crime in 50552 for 2025 is $11,288. This translates to approximately $275 per resident and $647 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in 50552. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 50552 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

50552, IA:	$275
52803, IA:	$499
50009, IA:	$209
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 50552 is $275 per year, which is $189 less than the national average and $50 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 50552:

In 52803, IA, crime costs $499 per person, which is $224 more than in 50552.
In 50009, IA, crime costs $209 per person, which is $67 less than in 50552

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 50552 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 50552	Cost per 50552 Resident
Murder	$2,017	$49
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1,927	$47
Robbery	$311	$8
Assault	$992	$24
Kidnapping	$275	$7
Vehicle Theft	$690	$17
Burglary	$559	$14
Theft	$2,104	$51
Arson	$91	$2
Vandalism	$754	$18
Animal Cruelty	$23	$1
Drug Crimes	$1,502	$37
Identity Theft	$43	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$11,288	$275

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 50552, IA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 50552 totals $23,024 ($562 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $34,312 ($837 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 50552 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the zip has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of 50552’s 41 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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50552 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 50552 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8426
Robbery	0.2410
Rape	0.7751
Murder	0.0262
Total Violent Crime	1.885 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.910
Vehicle Theft	1.087
Burglary	1.503
Arson	0.0915
Total Property Crime	12.59 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1106
Drug Crimes	4.953
Vandalism	2.574
Identity Theft	0.1361
Animal Cruelty	0.0772
Total "Other" Rate	7.851 (C+)

Individual 50552 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 50552 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 50552.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
50586, IA	B-	A-	B-
50518, IA	B+	C-	B
50563, IA	B-	D	A-
50566, IA	A	B+	A+
50579, IA	D+	C+	D+
50523, IA	B+	F	A+
50524, IA	B+	C-	B
50575, IA	C+	B	B-
50501, IA	C	C+	C
50551, IA	C-	A	D

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

50552 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. 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
83215, ID	B	A+	A+
41538, KY	C	B+	B+
41643, KY	C+	B-	B-
42061, KY	B+	B	B
43047, OH	A+	B-	B-
43791, OH	C-	D+	D+
44652, OH	C	A-	A-
47392, IN	A-	A-	A-
50255, IA	B+	B-	B-
41517, KY	F	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, 50552 is safer than 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 50552, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 60% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See 50552 schools on SchoolGrade

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