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

Crime per Capita in Evansdale

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Evansdale.

 

Evansdale, IA Map of Crime Rates
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D

Overall Crime Grade™

D+
D
Other Crime Grade
C-

$2.68 million

Cost of Crime™ for Evansdale, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $922 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Evansdale ranks in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 21% of cities but less safe than 79%. This analysis applies only to Evansdale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Evansdale is 37.30 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Evansdale Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Evansdale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Evansdale, IA see the most incidents - about 56 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Evansdale, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Evansdale for 2025 is $2,678,151. This translates to approximately $409 per resident and $922 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Evansdale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

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

Evansdale, IA: $409
Shenandoah, IA: $542
Norwalk, IA: $145
Iowa: $326
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Evansdale is $409 per year, which is $55 less than the national average and $83 more than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Evansdale:
  • In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $133 more than in Evansdale.
  • In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $264 less than in Evansdale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Evansdale for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Evansdale
Cost per Evansdale Resident
Murder
$94,126
$14
Rape/Sexual Assault
$305,003
$47
Robbery
$47,636
$7
Assault
$638,396
$97
Kidnapping
$28,120
$4
Vehicle Theft
$287,243
$44
Burglary
$257,867
$39
Theft
$512,863
$78
Arson
$6,382
$1
Vandalism
$249,877
$38
Animal Cruelty
$5,382
$1
Drug Crimes
$226,735
$35
Identity Theft
$18,522
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$2,678,151
$409

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Evansdale, 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 Evansdale totals $2,279,764 ($348 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,957,915 ($757 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 Evansdale 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 Evansdale has 1, have the same problem. Of Evansdale’s 6,549 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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Evansdale 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 Evansdale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.394
Robbery
0.2312
Rape
0.7681
Murder
0.0076
Total Violent Crime
4.401 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
15.12
Vehicle Theft
2.832
Burglary
4.341
Arson
0.0404
Total Property Crime
22.34 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0708
Drug Crimes
4.680
Vandalism
5.341
Identity Theft
0.3654
Animal Cruelty
0.1111
Total "Other" Rate
10.57 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
C+
C-
B+
A
B+
D
D-
D
B-
B
B-
A
A+
A
B
A
B
A-
A
A-
B-
A-
C+
B+
A-
B+
B+
C
A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Evansdale 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
D-
D+
D+
D+
D
D
A
A
A
C-
C+
C+
D
B
B
D
D-
D-
B
B-
B-
D
D
D
C
C-
C-
D-
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Evansdale 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 Evansdale, IA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Evansdale schools on SchoolGrade

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