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

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Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$864,570

Cost of Crime™ for Blue Grass, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $488 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Blue Grass ranks in the 77th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 77% of cities but less safe than 23%. This analysis applies only to Blue Grass's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Blue Grass is 16.02 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Blue Grass Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Blue Grass varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 55 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 68 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Blue Grass, IA see the most incidents - about 30 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Blue Grass, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Blue Grass for 2025 is $864,570. This translates to approximately $208 per resident and $488 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Blue Grass. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Blue Grass Compared to Other Cities?

Blue Grass, IA:	$208
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Blue Grass is $208 per year, which is $256 less than the national average and $118 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Blue Grass:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $334 more than in Blue Grass.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $63 less than in Blue Grass

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Blue Grass	Cost per Blue Grass Resident
Murder	$124,789	$30
Rape/Sexual Assault	$180,197	$43
Robbery	$18,273	$4
Assault	$87,847	$21
Kidnapping	$18,121	$4
Vehicle Theft	$67,914	$16
Burglary	$44,894	$11
Theft	$126,232	$30
Arson	$9,870	$2
Vandalism	$98,247	$24
Animal Cruelty	$1,435	$0
Drug Crimes	$64,137	$15
Identity Theft	$22,615	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$864,570	$208

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Blue Grass, 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 Blue Grass totals $1,723,824 ($414 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,588,394 ($622 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 Blue Grass 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 southeast part of the city 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 Blue Grass has 1, have the same problem. Of Blue Grass’s 4,160 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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Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7353
Robbery	0.1396
Rape	0.7144
Murder	0.0160
Total Violent Crime	1.605 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.859
Vehicle Theft	1.054
Burglary	1.190
Arson	0.0982
Total Property Crime	8.201 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0718
Drug Crimes	2.084
Vandalism	3.306
Identity Theft	0.7024
Animal Cruelty	0.0466
Total "Other" Rate	6.211 (B)

Individual Blue Grass Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Montpelier, IA	A-	A-	A
Buffalo, IA	A-	A	B+
Andalusia, IL	A+	A+	A+
Taylor Ridge, IL	A	A	A
New Era, IA	A-	A-	A
Walcott, IA	B	C+	B
Stockton, IA	A-	A+	A-
Davenport, IA	D	D+	D
Rock Island, IL	D+	C-	D
Milan, IL	B-	B+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Blue Grass 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
Youngstown, NY	A	B	B
Williams, AZ	C-	D	D
Williamstown, WV	B	B	B
Womelsdorf, PA	A	A	A
Divide, CO	D+	D+	D+
Delton, MI	B	C	C
DeMarest, NJ	A-	A+	A+
Dewey, OK	F	D+	D+
DeWitt, AR	D	D-	D-
Diana, TX	C+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass, IA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 56% actual proficiency versus 52% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Blue Grass schools on SchoolGrade

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