The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 50701, IA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$10.8 million

Cost of Crime™ for 50701, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $834 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 50701 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 50701, IA Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US zip. 50701 ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of zip codes but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to 50701's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 50701 is 29.78 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 50701 Residents generally consider the southeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 50701 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 17 in the northeast areas to 1 in 51 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of 50701, IA see the most incidents - about 232 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 15 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 50701, IA

The total projected cost of crime in 50701 for 2025 is $10,848,134. This translates to approximately $361 per resident and $834 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in 50701. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 50701 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

50701, IA:	$361
52803, IA:	$499
50009, IA:	$209
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 50701 is $361 per year, which is $103 less than the national average and $35 more than Iowa's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 50701:

In 52803, IA, crime costs $499 per person, which is $138 more than in 50701.
In 50009, IA, crime costs $209 per person, which is $152 less than in 50701

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 50701 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 50701	Cost per 50701 Resident
Murder	$527,906	$18
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.41 million	$47
Robbery	$204,672	$7
Assault	$2.82 million	$94
Kidnapping	$109,168	$4
Vehicle Theft	$1.36 million	$45
Burglary	$820,897	$27
Theft	$1.72 million	$57
Arson	$29,262	$1
Vandalism	$936,167	$31
Animal Cruelty	$18,385	$1
Drug Crimes	$840,869	$28
Identity Theft	$52,443	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$10,848,134	$361

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 50701, 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 50701 totals $11,110,219 ($370 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $21,958,354 ($730 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 50701 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 northwest part of the zip has more 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, of which 50701 has 17, have the same problem. Of 50701’s 30,061 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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50701 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 50701 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.270
Robbery	0.2165
Rape	0.7737
Murder	0.0093
Total Violent Crime	4.270 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.04
Vehicle Theft	2.913
Burglary	3.011
Arson	0.0403
Total Property Crime	17.00 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0599
Drug Crimes	3.782
Vandalism	4.359
Identity Theft	0.2254
Animal Cruelty	0.0827
Total "Other" Rate	8.509 (C+)

Individual 50701 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 50701 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 50701.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
50702, IA	D	D+	D
50703, IA	D-	F	D-
50707, IA	D+	C-	D+
50613, IA	A	A	A
50614, IA	F	C	F
50643, IA	A	B+	A
50667, IA	B-	B	B-
50623, IA	A	A+	A
50634, IA	B	A	B
50626, IA	A-	A	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

50701 is similar 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
22041, VA	D-	B	B
00730, PR	F	F	F
79934, TX	C	C	C
60459, IL	B-	B-	B-
32250, FL	A+	A	A
30305, GA	D+	C+	C+
28752, NC	C-	C	C
97116, OR	C	D+	D+
20191, VA	B+	A+	A+
19604, PA	B-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, 50701 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 50701, IA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 50701 schools on SchoolGrade

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