The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 52161, IA: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$361,784

Cost of Crime™ for 52161, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $589 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 52161 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 52161, IA Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US zip. 52161 ranks in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 75% of zip codes but less safe than 25%. This analysis applies only to 52161's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 52161 is 17.75 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 52161 Residents generally consider the west part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 52161 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 53 in the south areas to 1 in 57 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of 52161, IA see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the east part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 52161, IA

The total projected cost of crime in 52161 for 2025 is $361,784. This translates to approximately $249 per resident and $589 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in 52161. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 52161 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

52161, IA:	$249
52803, IA:	$499
50009, IA:	$209
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 52161 is $249 per year, which is $215 less than the national average and $76 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 52161:

In 52803, IA, crime costs $499 per person, which is $250 more than in 52161.
In 50009, IA, crime costs $209 per person, which is $41 less than in 52161

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 52161 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 52161	Cost per 52161 Resident
Murder	$51,740	$36
Rape/Sexual Assault	$67,667	$47
Robbery	$11,599	$8
Assault	$52,807	$36
Kidnapping	$8,450	$6
Vehicle Theft	$11,353	$8
Burglary	$24,389	$17
Theft	$19,002	$13
Arson	$4,368	$3
Vandalism	$46,334	$32
Animal Cruelty	$854	$1
Drug Crimes	$38,349	$26
Identity Theft	$24,871	$17
Total Cost of Crime	$361,784	$249

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 52161, 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 52161 totals $687,571 ($474 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,049,355 ($723 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 52161 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 west 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 52161 has 1, have the same problem. Of 52161’s 1,451 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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52161 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 52161 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.267
Robbery	0.2541
Rape	0.7691
Murder	0.0190
Total Violent Crime	2.309 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.529
Vehicle Theft	0.5053
Burglary	1.853
Arson	0.1247
Total Property Crime	5.012 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0960
Drug Crimes	3.573
Vandalism	4.470
Identity Theft	2.215
Animal Cruelty	0.0795
Total "Other" Rate	10.43 (C-)

Individual 52161 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 52161 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 52161.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
52133, IA	B+	A-	A
52132, IA	B+	B+	A+
52144, IA	B+	A	A+
52166, IA	A	A+	A
52162, IA	B-	C	B+
52168, IA	C+	B-	B
52135, IA	C+	C-	B-
52171, IA	A	A-	A+
52165, IA	C+	A-	C
52156, IA	C+	C+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

52161 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
04630, ME	A	A	A
15311, PA	A-	A+	A+
16111, PA	A	A+	A+
55710, MN	C	B-	B-
67869, KS	D	D-	D-
67752, KS	D	B	B
64788, MO	C+	C	C
64761, MO	B-	D-	D-
64456, MO	D+	C+	C+
62272, IL	B+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, 52161 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 52161, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 65% actual proficiency versus 62% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See 52161 schools on SchoolGrade

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