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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$248,558

Cost of Crime™ for Crystal Lake, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,128 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Crystal Lake ranks in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 16% of cities but less safe than 84%. This analysis applies only to Crystal Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Crystal Lake is 41.83 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Crystal Lake Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Crystal Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 27 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Crystal Lake, IA see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Crystal Lake, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Crystal Lake for 2025 is $248,558. This translates to approximately $504 per resident and $1,128 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Crystal Lake. 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): 25.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Crystal Lake Compared to Other Cities?

Crystal Lake, IA:	$504
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Crystal Lake is $504 per year, which is $40 more than the national average and $179 more than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Crystal Lake:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $37 more than in Crystal Lake.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $359 less than in Crystal Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Crystal Lake	Cost per Crystal Lake Resident
Murder	$29,267	$59
Rape/Sexual Assault	$25,607	$52
Robbery	$4,935	$10
Assault	$67,945	$138
Kidnapping	$2,423	$5
Vehicle Theft	$3,942	$8
Burglary	$16,298	$33
Theft	$39,706	$81
Arson	$1,444	$3
Vandalism	$29,972	$61
Animal Cruelty	$396	$1
Drug Crimes	$25,679	$52
Identity Theft	$945	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$248,558	$504

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Crystal Lake, 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 Crystal Lake totals $336,718 ($683 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $585,276 ($1,187 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 Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake’s 493 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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Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.799
Robbery	0.3182
Rape	0.8566
Murder	0.0316
Total Violent Crime	6.005 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.55
Vehicle Theft	0.5164
Burglary	3.645
Arson	0.1213
Total Property Crime	19.83 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0811
Drug Crimes	7.042
Vandalism	8.510
Identity Theft	0.2476
Animal Cruelty	0.1086
Total "Other" Rate	15.99 (D-)

Individual Crystal Lake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hayfield, IA	C	C-	C+
Woden, IA	C-	D+	C
Forest City, IA	C-	C	C
Duncan, IA	C	C-	C
Britt, IA	C	D	B-
Hutchins, IA	C-	D	C
Leland, IA	C+	B	C+
Thompson, IA	C	C+	C
Miller, IA	B	A-	B+
Titonka, IA	C+	A	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Crystal Lake 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
Indian River, NY	B+	D+	D+
Peone, WA	C-	C-	C-
Julien, KY	B-	A-	A-
Trevilians, VA	C	C+	C+
Jolon, CA	C+	D-	D-
Jeff, KY	C	C+	C+
Tuscarora, PA	A+	A	A
Ivy, VA	B	A-	A-
Tuscola, MS	A	A+	A+
Irwin, OH	B	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 65% actual proficiency versus 58% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Crystal Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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