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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$213,895

Cost of Crime™ for Davis City, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,186 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Davis City ranks in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 3% of cities but less safe than 97%. This analysis applies only to Davis City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Davis City is 70.68 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Davis City Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Davis City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 13 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 24 in the northwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Davis City, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Davis City for 2025 is $213,895. This translates to approximately $520 per resident and $1,186 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Davis City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 71.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 19.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 8.5%

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

Davis City, IA:	$520
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Davis City is $520 per year, which is $56 more than the national average and $195 more than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Davis City:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $21 more than in Davis City.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $375 less than in Davis City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Davis City	Cost per Davis City Resident
Murder	$14,640	$36
Rape/Sexual Assault	$17,854	$43
Robbery	$2,353	$6
Assault	$19,797	$48
Kidnapping	$2,595	$6
Vehicle Theft	$4,074	$10
Burglary	$7,090	$17
Theft	$126,449	$308
Arson	$1,148	$3
Vandalism	$3,734	$9
Animal Cruelty	$248	$1
Drug Crimes	$12,973	$32
Identity Theft	$938	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$213,895	$520

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Davis 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 Davis City totals $188,991 ($460 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $402,887 ($980 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 Davis 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 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 Davis City’s 411 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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Davis 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 Davis City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.677
Robbery	0.1820
Rape	0.7165
Murder	0.0190
Total Violent Crime	2.595 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	59.41
Vehicle Theft	0.6401
Burglary	1.902
Arson	0.1157
Total Property Crime	62.06 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1041
Drug Crimes	4.267
Vandalism	1.272
Identity Theft	0.2950
Animal Cruelty	0.0814
Total "Other" Rate	6.020 (B)

Individual Davis City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pleasanton, IA	F	B+	F
Decatur City, IA	C-	C-	C-
Lamoni, IA	F	D	F
Leon, IA	C-	B-	C-
Decatur, IA	C	C-	C
Woodland, IA	B-	A	C+
Saline, MO	F	A-	F
Blythedale, MO	B-	C	A
Kellerton, IA	C	C-	C+
High Point, IA	B+	A	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Davis City 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
Newcastle, NE	C-	D+	D+
Pumpkin Center, SD	B+	B	B
Poplar Springs, MS	D	B-	B-
Points, WV	C	D	D
Pitcherville, MA	A+	A+	A+
Pine Hill, NY	C	D-	D-
Pacific Beach, WA	F	F	F
Ocosta, WA	D-	D-	D-
Oasis, GA	B	A-	A-
Nutrioso, AZ	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Davis City 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 Davis City, IA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Davis City schools on SchoolGrade

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