The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 52221, IA: Crime Maps and Statistics

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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$81,268

Cost of Crime™ for 52221, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $595 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 52221 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 52221, IA Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US zip. 52221 ranks in the 84th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 84% of zip codes but less safe than 16%. This analysis applies only to 52221's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 52221 is 15.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 52221 Residents generally consider the southeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 52221 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 45 in the southwest areas to 1 in 75 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of 52221, IA see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 52221, IA

The total projected cost of crime in 52221 for 2025 is $81,268. This translates to approximately $250 per resident and $595 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in 52221. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 52221 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

52221, IA:	$250
52803, IA:	$499
50009, IA:	$209
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 52221 is $250 per year, which is $214 less than the national average and $76 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 52221:

In 52803, IA, crime costs $499 per person, which is $249 more than in 52221.
In 50009, IA, crime costs $209 per person, which is $41 less than in 52221

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 52221 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 52221	Cost per 52221 Resident
Murder	$16,377	$50
Rape/Sexual Assault	$16,508	$51
Robbery	$4,812	$15
Assault	$11,080	$34
Kidnapping	$1,432	$4
Vehicle Theft	$2,713	$8
Burglary	$7,100	$22
Theft	$4,873	$15
Arson	$985	$3
Vandalism	$8,723	$27
Animal Cruelty	$130	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,737	$18
Identity Theft	$800	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$81,268	$250

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 52221, 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 52221 totals $193,316 ($595 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $274,584 ($845 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 52221 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 52221’s 325 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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52221 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 52221 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.187
Robbery	0.4707
Rape	0.8377
Murder	0.0268
Total Violent Crime	2.522 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.895
Vehicle Theft	0.5390
Burglary	2.408
Arson	0.1255
Total Property Crime	5.968 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0727
Drug Crimes	2.386
Vandalism	3.757
Identity Theft	0.3180
Animal Cruelty	0.0540
Total "Other" Rate	6.588 (B)

Individual 52221 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 52221 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 52221.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
52222, IA	A	B+	A+
52347, IA	B-	C	B+
52251, IA	A	B+	A+
52211, IA	B	B	B+
52232, IA	A	B+	A
52308, IA	A+	A+	A+
50171, IA	B-	B-	B-
50157, IA	B-	A-	C+
52316, IA	B+	C	A
52361, IA	D+	B+	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

52221 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
25141, WV	B	C+	C+
87713, NM	F	F	F
88118, NM	D	C	C
88132, NM	D-	D-	D-
89426, NV	F	D-	D-
62459, IL	B-	C-	C-
27821, NC	D-	F	F
26707, WV	B+	B+	B+
26638, WV	A-	B	B
26615, WV	C-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, 52221 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 52221, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 66% actual proficiency versus 61% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See 52221 schools on SchoolGrade

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