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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$225,435

Cost of Crime™ for Dow City, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $583 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Dow City ranks in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 69% of cities but less safe than 31%. This analysis applies only to Dow City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Dow City is 18.28 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Dow City Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Dow City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 52 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 71 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Dow City, IA see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Dow City, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Dow City for 2025 is $225,435. This translates to approximately $231 per resident and $583 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Dow City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 65.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 21.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.8%

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

Dow City, IA:	$231
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Dow City is $231 per year, which is $234 less than the national average and $95 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Dow City:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $311 more than in Dow City.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $85 less than in Dow City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Dow City	Cost per Dow City Resident
Murder	$40,744	$42
Rape/Sexual Assault	$44,690	$46
Robbery	$5,517	$6
Assault	$13,396	$14
Kidnapping	$6,306	$6
Vehicle Theft	$4,616	$5
Burglary	$8,309	$8
Theft	$26,397	$27
Arson	$2,928	$3
Vandalism	$33,226	$34
Animal Cruelty	$487	$0
Drug Crimes	$34,198	$35
Identity Theft	$4,622	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$225,435	$231

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Dow 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 Dow City totals $490,684 ($502 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $716,119 ($732 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 Dow 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 west 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 have the same problem. Of Dow City’s 978 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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Dow 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 Dow City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4769
Robbery	0.1793
Rape	0.7536
Murder	0.0222
Total Violent Crime	1.432 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.212
Vehicle Theft	0.3048
Burglary	0.9367
Arson	0.1240
Total Property Crime	6.577 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1063
Drug Crimes	4.727
Vandalism	4.755
Identity Theft	0.6106
Animal Cruelty	0.0674
Total "Other" Rate	10.27 (C-)

Individual Dow City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Arion, IA	A-	A-	A+
Buck Grove, IA	B+	B	B
Kenwood, IA	A-	A-	A
Dunlap, IA	A-	B+	A
Denison, IA	C-	D-	C
Defiance, IA	B	B+	A
Earling, IA	B	A-	A-
Charter Oak, IA	C	C	C
Manilla, IA	C	C	C
Panama, IA	B+	C+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Dow 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
Herron, MI	A+	A-	A-
Toney Creek, SC	D	C	C
Thompson, WI	A	A-	A-
Theta, TN	B-	B	B
Tennessee, AR	D	D-	D-
Templeton, PA	A+	A	A
Summersville, KY	B-	A-	A-
Startex, SC	D+	D+	D+
St. Paul, KS	C	C-	C-
Spruce Head, ME	A-	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Dow 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 Dow City, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 64% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Dow City schools on SchoolGrade

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