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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$7.28 million

Cost of Crime™ for Clive, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $940 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Clive 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 Clive's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Clive is 25.13 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Clive Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Clive varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 91 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Clive, IA see the most incidents - about 123 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Clive, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Clive for 2025 is $7,279,067. This translates to approximately $344 per resident and $940 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Clive. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

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

Clive, IA:	$344
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Clive is $344 per year, which is $120 less than the national average and $19 more than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Clive:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $197 more than in Clive.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $199 less than in Clive

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Clive	Cost per Clive Resident
Murder	$514,277	$24
Rape/Sexual Assault	$840,702	$40
Robbery	$81,575	$4
Assault	$2.35 million	$111
Kidnapping	$62,565	$3
Vehicle Theft	$1.04 million	$49
Burglary	$158,020	$7
Theft	$832,281	$39
Arson	$45,201	$2
Vandalism	$465,089	$22
Animal Cruelty	$9,349	$0
Drug Crimes	$828,585	$39
Identity Theft	$47,710	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$7,279,067	$344

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Clive, 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 Clive totals $8,085,601 ($382 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $15,364,667 ($726 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 Clive 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 Clive has 2, have the same problem. Of Clive’s 21,151 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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Clive 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 Clive residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.868
Robbery	0.1226
Rape	0.6555
Murder	0.0129
Total Violent Crime	4.659 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.598
Vehicle Theft	3.189
Burglary	0.8237
Arson	0.0885
Total Property Crime	11.70 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0488
Drug Crimes	5.296
Vandalism	3.078
Identity Theft	0.2914
Animal Cruelty	0.0598
Total "Other" Rate	8.774 (C)

Individual Clive Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Urbandale, IA	B-	B-	B-
West Des Moines, IA	C+	B-	C
Waukee, IA	B+	D+	A+
Windsor Heights, IA	D+	B	D+
Grimes, IA	A-	A	A-
Johnston, IA	A-	B	A-
Booneville, IA	A	A+	A
Cumming, IA	A	A+	A
Des Moines, IA	C+	C+	C+
Dallas Center, IA	A	C	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Clive 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
West St. Paul, MN	D-	C-	C-
Alum Rock, CA	C+	D+	D+
Wixom, MI	B	C+	C+
Baldwin, PA	B-	A-	A-
Melville, NY	B-	C+	C+
Metuchen, NJ	B	A	A
Mead Valley, CA	B-	C	C
Mccomb, MS	B-	B+	B+
Sparta, TN	D+	C-	C-
Mayfield Heights, OH	C	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Clive 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 Clive, IA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 71% actual proficiency versus 65% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Clive schools on SchoolGrade

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