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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$2.95 million

Cost of Crime™ for Clarinda, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,082 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Clarinda ranks in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 17% of cities but less safe than 83%. This analysis applies only to Clarinda's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Clarinda is 40.63 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Clarinda Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Clarinda varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 31 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Clarinda, IA see the most incidents - about 48 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Clarinda, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Clarinda for 2025 is $2,946,406. This translates to approximately $471 per resident and $1,082 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Clarinda. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

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

Clarinda, IA:	$471
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Clarinda is $471 per year, which is $6 more than the national average and $145 more than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Clarinda:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $71 more than in Clarinda.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $325 less than in Clarinda

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Clarinda	Cost per Clarinda Resident
Murder	$634,766	$101
Rape/Sexual Assault	$222,430	$36
Robbery	$51,495	$8
Assault	$488,739	$78
Kidnapping	$51,836	$8
Vehicle Theft	$47,601	$8
Burglary	$192,098	$31
Theft	$634,902	$101
Arson	$17,828	$3
Vandalism	$347,440	$55
Animal Cruelty	$3,036	$0
Drug Crimes	$235,120	$38
Identity Theft	$19,113	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$2,946,406	$471

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Clarinda, 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 Clarinda totals $5,417,350 ($865 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,363,757 ($1,336 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 Clarinda 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 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 Clarinda has 3, have the same problem. Of Clarinda’s 6,262 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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Clarinda 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 Clarinda residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.718
Robbery	0.2614
Rape	0.5858
Murder	0.0539
Total Violent Crime	3.619 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.58
Vehicle Theft	0.4909
Burglary	3.382
Arson	0.1179
Total Property Crime	23.57 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1365
Drug Crimes	5.076
Vandalism	7.766
Identity Theft	0.3944
Animal Cruelty	0.0655
Total "Other" Rate	13.44 (D)

Individual Clarinda Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Shambaugh, IA	C+	B-	C
Hawleyville, IA	D	D	D
Yorktown, IA	D-	D+	D-
Hepburn, IA	D-	D-	D-
New Market, IA	C+	D	B
College Springs, IA	C	B	C-
Norwich, IA	D	D	D-
Braddyville, IA	C	B	C
Siam, IA	B	C	A-
Coin, IA	D	C+	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Clarinda is higher 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
Olalla, WA	C+	B	B
Guayama, PR	F	F	F
Gun Barrel City, TX	C-	D+	D+
Gurley, AL	B-	A-	A-
Hadley, MA	D+	C-	C-
Hampden, ME	A	A+	A+
Hampton, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Norwood, NJ	B+	A+	A+
Obetz, OH	C-	C+	C+
Greenville, KY	C	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Clarinda is less safe than the Iowa state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Clarinda, IA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Clarinda schools on SchoolGrade

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