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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$302,349

Cost of Crime™ for Dakota City, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $536 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Dakota City is 22.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Dakota City Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Dakota City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 48 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Dakota City, IA see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Dakota City, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Dakota City for 2025 is $302,349. This translates to approximately $239 per resident and $536 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Dakota City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 68.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 18.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Dakota City Compared to Other Cities?

Dakota City, IA:	$239
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Dakota City is $239 per year, which is $225 less than the national average and $86 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Dakota City:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $302 more than in Dakota City.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $94 less than in Dakota City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Dakota City	Cost per Dakota City Resident
Murder	$29,172	$23
Rape/Sexual Assault	$57,181	$45
Robbery	$7,745	$6
Assault	$28,953	$23
Kidnapping	$4,248	$3
Vehicle Theft	$2,972	$2
Burglary	$19,889	$16
Theft	$60,695	$48
Arson	$2,157	$2
Vandalism	$36,624	$29
Animal Cruelty	$637	$1
Drug Crimes	$49,669	$39
Identity Theft	$2,405	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$302,349	$239

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Dakota City, 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 Dakota City totals $479,660 ($380 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $782,009 ($619 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 Dakota City 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 Dakota City has 1, have the same problem. Of Dakota City’s 1,263 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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Dakota City 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 Dakota City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7982
Robbery	0.1950
Rape	0.7467
Murder	0.0123
Total Violent Crime	1.752 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.279
Vehicle Theft	0.1520
Burglary	1.736
Arson	0.0707
Total Property Crime	11.24 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0555
Drug Crimes	5.317
Vandalism	4.059
Identity Theft	0.2460
Animal Cruelty	0.0682
Total "Other" Rate	9.745 (C-)

Individual Dakota City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Humboldt, IA	C	B-	C+
Rutland, IA	A-	C+	A-
Badger, IA	B+	B	A-
Thor, IA	D+	D-	C+
Hardy, IA	B	C-	B+
Clare, IA	B	D+	B-
Livermore, IA	C+	B+	C-
Pioneer, IA	C+	C	B-
Gilmore City, IA	C+	B-	B-
Bradgate, IA	A-	C+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Dakota City 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
Quincy, OH	D+	D+	D+
Penfield, PA	B+	A	A
Pettit, OK	D+	C	C
Pie, WV	A-	B+	B+
Pioche, NV	F	F	F
Pittsburg, OK	B+	C	C
Pleasant View Village, IN	F	C-	C-
Powell, WV	A-	B+	B+
Pymatuning Central, PA	A	A-	A-
Newman, IL	C	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Dakota City 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 Dakota City, IA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 72% actual proficiency versus 59% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Dakota City schools on SchoolGrade

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