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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$216,035

Cost of Crime™ for Douds, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,151 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Douds ranks in the 13th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 13% of cities but less safe than 87%. This analysis applies only to Douds's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Douds is 45.37 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Douds Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Douds varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 88 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Douds, IA see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Douds, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Douds for 2025 is $216,035. This translates to approximately $517 per resident and $1,151 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Douds. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Douds, IA:	$517
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Douds is $517 per year, which is $53 more than the national average and $191 more than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Douds:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $25 more than in Douds.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $372 less than in Douds

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Douds	Cost per Douds Resident
Murder	$50,818	$122
Rape/Sexual Assault	$19,757	$47
Robbery	$5,975	$14
Assault	$23,287	$56
Kidnapping	$2,871	$7
Vehicle Theft	$929	$2
Burglary	$12,048	$29
Theft	$46,871	$112
Arson	$1,585	$4
Vandalism	$24,573	$59
Animal Cruelty	$252	$1
Drug Crimes	$15,023	$36
Identity Theft	$12,046	$29
Total Cost of Crime	$216,035	$517

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Douds, 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 Douds totals $440,197 ($1,053 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $656,232 ($1,570 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 Douds 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 Douds’s 418 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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Douds 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 Douds residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.940
Robbery	0.4544
Rape	0.7795
Murder	0.0647
Total Violent Crime	3.238 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	21.65
Vehicle Theft	0.1436
Burglary	3.178
Arson	0.1570
Total Property Crime	25.13 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1133
Drug Crimes	4.859
Vandalism	8.229
Identity Theft	3.723
Animal Cruelty	0.0815
Total "Other" Rate	17.01 (D-)

Individual Douds Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Leando, IA	A	B	A+
Selma, IA	D	C+	D
Kilbourn, IA	D-	C	D-
Birmingham, IA	B+	A	A-
Libertyville, IA	C-	B-	C-
White Elm, IA	B+	A-	A
Pittsburg, IA	A	B+	A+
Mount Zion, IA	B	A	A-
Eldon, IA	D+	D+	C
Troy, IA	A-	A-	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Douds 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
Midway, IA	C+	A	A
Mountfair, VA	B	A-	A-
Mount Zion, WV	C-	D	D
Mount Gilead, TN	C	D-	D-
Mount Erie, IL	C	B	B
Mount Carmel, IN	A	A-	A-
Moselle, SC	D-	D+	D+
Moriah Center, NY	B+	D+	D+
Monches, WI	A-	C+	C+
Mitchellville, SC	C-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Douds 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 Douds, IA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Douds schools on SchoolGrade

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