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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$592,283

Cost of Crime™ for Fonda, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,169 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Fonda is 31.36 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fonda Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fonda varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 33 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Fonda, IA see the most incidents - about 15 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Fonda, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Fonda for 2025 is $592,283. This translates to approximately $472 per resident and $1,169 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Fonda. 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): 30.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Fonda, IA:	$472
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fonda is $472 per year, which is $8 more than the national average and $146 more than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Fonda:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $70 more than in Fonda.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $327 less than in Fonda

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Fonda	Cost per Fonda Resident
Murder	$118,469	$94
Rape/Sexual Assault	$58,333	$46
Robbery	$13,253	$11
Assault	$176,474	$141
Kidnapping	$13,588	$11
Vehicle Theft	$14,282	$11
Burglary	$18,296	$15
Theft	$72,710	$58
Arson	$2,091	$2
Vandalism	$67,534	$54
Animal Cruelty	$716	$1
Drug Crimes	$34,012	$27
Identity Theft	$2,528	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$592,283	$472

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fonda, 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 Fonda totals $1,115,890 ($889 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,708,173 ($1,361 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 Fonda 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 Fonda has 1, have the same problem. Of Fonda’s 1,255 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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Fonda 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 Fonda residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.896
Robbery	0.3357
Rape	0.7666
Murder	0.0502
Total Violent Crime	6.049 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.19
Vehicle Theft	0.7349
Burglary	1.607
Arson	0.0690
Total Property Crime	13.60 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1786
Drug Crimes	3.664
Vandalism	7.532
Identity Theft	0.2602
Animal Cruelty	0.0771
Total "Other" Rate	11.71 (D+)

Individual Fonda Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Varina, IA	C+	D-	B-
Pomeroy, IA	C	B+	C+
Jolley, IA	D+	A	D
Newell, IA	A-	B	A
Lytton, IA	C	B	B-
Sulphur Springs, IA	A-	B	A
Pocahontas, IA	B-	C+	B+
Ware, IA	B+	D+	B+
Palmer, IA	C+	B+	C+
Nemaha, IA	B	B	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Fonda 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
Ulysses, PA	B+	B+	B+
Centerport, PA	A+	A+	A+
Chandlersville, OH	B-	B	B
Chappell, NE	C-	C-	C-
Chelan Falls, WA	D	D+	D+
Clayville, NY	A+	A	A
Cold Brook, NY	A	B	B
Dornsife, PA	A	A+	A+
Drakesville, IA	A-	A+	A+
Tranquillity, CA	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Fonda is less safe than the Iowa state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Fonda, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 62% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Fonda schools on SchoolGrade

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