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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$374,105

Cost of Crime™ for Dike, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $489 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Dike ranks in the 95th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 95% of cities but less safe than 5%. This analysis applies only to Dike's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Dike is 10.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Dike Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Dike varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 61 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 102 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Dike, 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 Dike, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Dike for 2025 is $374,105. This translates to approximately $190 per resident and $489 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Dike. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%

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

Dike, IA:	$190
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Dike is $190 per year, which is $274 less than the national average and $135 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Dike:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $351 more than in Dike.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $45 less than in Dike

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Dike	Cost per Dike Resident
Murder	$20,199	$10
Rape/Sexual Assault	$76,960	$39
Robbery	$10,516	$5
Assault	$157,292	$80
Kidnapping	$14,790	$8
Vehicle Theft	$4,025	$2
Burglary	$29,696	$15
Theft	$28,520	$14
Arson	$2,057	$1
Vandalism	$5,106	$3
Animal Cruelty	$442	$0
Drug Crimes	$23,514	$12
Identity Theft	$987	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$374,105	$190

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Dike, 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 Dike totals $549,884 ($280 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $923,989 ($470 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 Dike 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 Dike has 1, have the same problem. Of Dike’s 1,967 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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Dike 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 Dike residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.784
Robbery	0.1700
Rape	0.6453
Murder	0.0055
Total Violent Crime	3.605 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.800
Vehicle Theft	0.1321
Burglary	1.665
Arson	0.0433
Total Property Crime	4.640 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1240
Drug Crimes	1.616
Vandalism	0.3633
Identity Theft	0.0648
Animal Cruelty	0.0304
Total "Other" Rate	2.199 (A+)

Individual Dike Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Zaneta, IA	A	B-	A+
Stout, IA	B+	C	B+
Sinclair, IA	B	C	B
New Hartford, IA	A	B-	A+
Morrison, IA	B	B	B+
North Cedar, IA	B	A	C+
Cedar Falls, IA	B-	A-	C+
Hudson, IA	A	B+	A
Holland, IA	B+	B+	B+
Reinbeck, IA	B	B	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Dike 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
Sligo, PA	B+	A-	A-
Greeleyville, SC	F	F	F
Grissom, NC	C-	B	B
Haskins, OH	A-	A+	A+
Holderness, NH	C	A-	A-
Kingsley, IA	D+	A-	A-
Lacygne, KS	D+	C	C
Paragon, IN	C+	C	C
Paris, MI	A+	B+	B+
Penrose, NC	A-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Dike 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 Dike, IA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 75% actual proficiency versus 66% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Dike schools on SchoolGrade

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