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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$191,668

Cost of Crime™ for Colesburg, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $621 per household.

More cost data

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Colesburg ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of cities but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to Colesburg's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Colesburg is 16.48 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Colesburg Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Colesburg varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 56 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 78 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Colesburg, IA see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Colesburg, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Colesburg for 2025 is $191,668. This translates to approximately $257 per resident and $621 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Colesburg. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.7%

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

Colesburg, IA:	$257
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Colesburg is $257 per year, which is $207 less than the national average and $68 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Colesburg:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $284 more than in Colesburg.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $112 less than in Colesburg

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Colesburg	Cost per Colesburg Resident
Murder	$36,569	$49
Rape/Sexual Assault	$36,867	$49
Robbery	$6,259	$8
Assault	$33,877	$45
Kidnapping	$4,346	$6
Vehicle Theft	$3,246	$4
Burglary	$13,880	$19
Theft	$15,369	$21
Arson	$1,821	$2
Vandalism	$20,154	$27
Animal Cruelty	$369	$0
Drug Crimes	$17,724	$24
Identity Theft	$1,186	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$191,668	$257

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Colesburg, 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 Colesburg totals $431,207 ($579 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $622,875 ($836 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 Colesburg 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 Colesburg’s 745 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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Colesburg 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 Colesburg residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.583
Robbery	0.2671
Rape	0.8162
Murder	0.0261
Total Violent Crime	2.693 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.983
Vehicle Theft	0.2813
Burglary	2.054
Arson	0.1012
Total Property Crime	6.420 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0962
Drug Crimes	3.216
Vandalism	3.787
Identity Theft	0.2058
Animal Cruelty	0.0669
Total "Other" Rate	7.372 (B-)

Individual Colesburg Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Osterdock, IA	A-	B+	A-
Petersburg, IA	B+	B-	A-
Millville, IA	C+	A+	C
Wood, IA	A-	C+	A
Garber, IA	A	B-	A+
Greeley, IA	B	F	A
Luxemburg, IA	A	B+	A+
New Vienna, IA	B	C	A
Turkey River, IA	C-	B+	C-
Edgewood, IA	B	A-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Colesburg 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
Alta, CA	B+	C+	C+
Argonia, KS	D+	D	D
Augusta, IL	B+	B-	B-
Austin, PA	A-	C	C
Wren, OR	C-	C	C
Ingalls, KS	D-	D-	D-
Wright, MN	C	B	B
Means, KY	C+	A-	A-
Strawn, TX	D+	D+	D+
Middle Inlet, WI	B-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Colesburg 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 Colesburg, IA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 68% actual proficiency versus 59% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Colesburg schools on SchoolGrade

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