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

Crime per Capita in Allamakee County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Allamakee County.

 

Allamakee County, IA Map of Crime Rates
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A-

Overall Crime Grade™

B
A
Other Crime Grade
B-

$4.05 million

Cost of Crime™ for Allamakee County, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $651 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US county. Allamakee County ranks in the 78th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 78% of counties but less safe than 22%. This analysis applies only to Allamakee County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Allamakee County is 21.72 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Allamakee County Residents generally consider the southeast part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Allamakee County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 35 in the south areas to 1 in 64 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Allamakee County, IA see the most incidents - about 66 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 10 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Allamakee County, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Allamakee County for 2025 is $4,045,107. This translates to approximately $278 per resident and $651 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Allamakee County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Allamakee County Compared to Other Counties?

Allamakee County, IA: $278
Scott County, IA: $372
Dallas County, IA: $264
Iowa: $326
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Allamakee County is $278 per year, which is $186 less than the national average and $47 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Allamakee County:
  • In Scott County, IA, crime costs $372 per person, which is $94 more than in Allamakee County.
  • In Dallas County, IA, crime costs $264 per person, which is $14 less than in Allamakee County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Allamakee County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Allamakee County
Cost per Allamakee County Resident
Murder
$474,322
$33
Rape/Sexual Assault
$704,290
$48
Robbery
$116,366
$8
Assault
$760,490
$52
Kidnapping
$66,635
$5
Vehicle Theft
$120,869
$8
Burglary
$306,877
$21
Theft
$510,357
$35
Arson
$31,376
$2
Vandalism
$477,232
$33
Animal Cruelty
$7,918
$1
Drug Crimes
$443,865
$31
Identity Theft
$24,510
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$4,045,107
$278

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Allamakee County, 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 Allamakee County totals $6,783,391 ($467 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,828,499 ($745 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 Allamakee County 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 central part of the county 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 Allamakee County has 4, have the same problem. Of Allamakee County’s 14,535 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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Allamakee County 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 Allamakee County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.822
Robbery
0.2545
Rape
0.7991
Murder
0.0174
Total Violent Crime
2.893 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
6.780
Vehicle Theft
0.5370
Burglary
2.328
Arson
0.0894
Total Property Crime
9.734 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0756
Drug Crimes
4.128
Vandalism
4.596
Identity Theft
0.2179
Animal Cruelty
0.0736
Total "Other" Rate
9.091 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Allamakee County is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Allamakee County.

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
B
A
B
A-
A-
B
B
B+
A
A
A
B-
C
B+
B+
B+
A-
B
B+
B
B+
B+
B+
A-
D+
A+
A-
A-
A

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Allamakee County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D
C
C
C-
D+
D+
B+
A
A
D
C-
C-
C+
B+
B+
D+
B-
B-
B-
B
B
A-
A-
A-
C
C
C
F
D+
D+

Considering only the crime rate, Allamakee County 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 Allamakee County, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Allamakee County schools on SchoolGrade

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