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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$11,361

Cost of Crime™ for Bassett, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $552 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Bassett ranks in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 65% of cities but less safe than 35%. This analysis applies only to Bassett's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bassett is 19.43 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bassett, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Bassett for 2025 is $11,361. This translates to approximately $232 per resident and $552 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Bassett. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 65.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 21.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bassett Compared to Other Cities?

Bassett, IA:	$232
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bassett is $232 per year, which is $232 less than the national average and $94 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bassett:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $310 more than in Bassett.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $87 less than in Bassett

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bassett	Cost per Bassett Resident
Murder	$1,118	$23
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2,256	$46
Robbery	$564	$12
Assault	$1,564	$32
Kidnapping	$240	$5
Vehicle Theft	$225	$5
Burglary	$827	$17
Theft	$2,011	$41
Arson	$72	$1
Vandalism	$1,144	$23
Animal Cruelty	$21	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,272	$26
Identity Theft	$47	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$11,361	$232

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bassett, 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 Bassett totals $18,976 ($387 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $30,337 ($619 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 Bassett 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 city 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 Bassett’s 49 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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Bassett 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 Bassett residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.112
Robbery	0.3657
Rape	0.7592
Murder	0.0121
Total Violent Crime	2.249 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.926
Vehicle Theft	0.2966
Burglary	1.861
Arson	0.0605
Total Property Crime	10.14 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0807
Drug Crimes	3.508
Vandalism	3.268
Identity Theft	0.1251
Animal Cruelty	0.0589
Total "Other" Rate	7.041 (B-)

Individual Bassett Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ionia, IA	B	B+	B
Chickasaw, IA	B	B	B
Midway, IA	C+	A	C+
North Washington, IA	B	C+	A-
Colwell, IA	B-	A	B
Nashua, IA	C-	F	A-
Charles City, IA	D+	C-	D+
Alta Vista, IA	B+	B	A-
Republic, IA	C-	D-	C+
New Hampton, IA	B	A-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bassett is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Dardanelle, CA	F	F	F
Duo, WV	A-	C+	C+
Waltman, WY	C	B+	B+
Wren, AL	C+	C+	C+
Modoc, AR	F	F	F
Lehman Hot Springs, OR	D-	D	D
Deep Hole, VA	D+	C-	C-
Atomic City, ID	B-	A	A
Atlanta, ID	D-	C	C
Lynch, PA	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Bassett 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 Bassett, IA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Bassett schools on SchoolGrade

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