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

Crime per Capita in Fremont County

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

 

Fremont County, IA Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
B-
Other Crime Grade
C+

$2.28 million

Cost of Crime™ for Fremont County, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $840 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US county. Fremont County ranks in the 57th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 57% of counties but less safe than 43%. This analysis applies only to Fremont County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Fremont County is 27.95 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fremont County Residents generally consider the northwest part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fremont County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 23 in the northeast areas to 1 in 72 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Fremont County, IA see the most incidents - about 55 per year. In contrast, the west part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Fremont County, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Fremont County for 2025 is $2,280,306. This translates to approximately $357 per resident and $840 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Fremont County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Fremont County Compared to Other Counties?

Fremont County, IA: $357
Scott County, IA: $372
Dallas County, IA: $264
Iowa: $326
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fremont County is $357 per year, which is $107 less than the national average and $32 more than Iowa's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Fremont County:
  • In Scott County, IA, crime costs $372 per person, which is $15 more than in Fremont County.
  • In Dallas County, IA, crime costs $264 per person, which is $93 less than in Fremont County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Fremont County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Fremont County
Cost per Fremont County Resident
Murder
$398,936
$62
Rape/Sexual Assault
$295,961
$46
Robbery
$60,274
$9
Assault
$425,788
$67
Kidnapping
$44,741
$7
Vehicle Theft
$38,152
$6
Burglary
$145,944
$23
Theft
$355,389
$56
Arson
$18,152
$3
Vandalism
$229,483
$36
Animal Cruelty
$2,977
$0
Drug Crimes
$216,839
$34
Identity Theft
$47,671
$7
Total Cost of Crime
$2,280,306
$357

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fremont County, 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 Fremont County totals $4,202,887 ($658 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,483,193 ($1,015 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 Fremont County 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 south part of the county 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 Fremont County has 2, have the same problem. Of Fremont County’s 6,386 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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Fremont County 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 Fremont County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.322
Robbery
0.3001
Rape
0.7644
Murder
0.0332
Total Violent Crime
3.419 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.75
Vehicle Theft
0.3858
Burglary
2.520
Arson
0.1177
Total Property Crime
13.77 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1156
Drug Crimes
4.590
Vandalism
5.030
Identity Theft
0.9645
Animal Cruelty
0.0630
Total "Other" Rate
10.76 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Fremont County is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Fremont County.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Fremont County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C-
D
D
F
F
F
B-
B
B
C+
B
B
D-
D+
D+
D
D+
D+
B+
B+
B+
F
F
F
F
D-
D-
C+
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, Fremont County is as safe as 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 Fremont County, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Fremont County schools on SchoolGrade

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