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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$303,307

Cost of Crime™ for Clermont, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $666 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Clermont ranks in the 46th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 46% of cities but less safe than 54%. This analysis applies only to Clermont's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Clermont is 25.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Clermont Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Clermont varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 37 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 46 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Clermont, IA see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Clermont, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Clermont for 2025 is $303,307. This translates to approximately $305 per resident and $666 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Clermont. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Clermont, IA:	$305
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Clermont is $305 per year, which is $159 less than the national average and $20 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Clermont:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $236 more than in Clermont.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $160 less than in Clermont

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Clermont	Cost per Clermont Resident
Murder	$16,865	$17
Rape/Sexual Assault	$46,722	$47
Robbery	$11,418	$11
Assault	$71,731	$72
Kidnapping	$5,370	$5
Vehicle Theft	$12,495	$13
Burglary	$26,871	$27
Theft	$43,997	$44
Arson	$2,813	$3
Vandalism	$20,517	$21
Animal Cruelty	$568	$1
Drug Crimes	$42,626	$43
Identity Theft	$1,315	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$303,307	$305

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Clermont, 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 Clermont totals $361,324 ($364 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $664,631 ($669 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 Clermont 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 southwest 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 Clermont has 3, have the same problem. Of Clermont’s 993 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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Clermont 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 Clermont residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.515
Robbery	0.3655
Rape	0.7760
Murder	0.0090
Total Violent Crime	3.666 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.555
Vehicle Theft	0.8126
Burglary	2.984
Arson	0.1173
Total Property Crime	12.47 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0892
Drug Crimes	5.803
Vandalism	2.892
Identity Theft	0.1711
Animal Cruelty	0.0774
Total "Other" Rate	9.033 (C)

Individual Clermont Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Elgin, IA	C+	A-	B-
Gunder, IA	C	D+	C
Castalia, IA	B	B	A
West Union, IA	C+	C+	B-
Postville, IA	B-	C-	B+
Luana, IA	C+	C	C+
Lima, IA	B-	F	B+
Ossian, IA	B+	B	A+
Wadena, IA	C+	D-	B+
Festina, IA	B+	A	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Clermont is similar 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
Amberg, WI	C+	C-	C-
Busby, MT	D-	F	F
Burlington, IN	A+	A+	A+
Boston, VA	A+	A	A
Weippe, ID	C-	C-	C-
Barronett, WI	B+	A-	A-
Arnold, NE	C	C+	C+
Peace Valley, MO	B+	C+	C+
Newcomb, NM	F	F	F
Newton, WI	A-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Clermont is as safe as 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 Clermont, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 60% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Clermont schools on SchoolGrade

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