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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$171,615

Cost of Crime™ for Goose Lake, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $753 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Goose Lake ranks in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 50% of cities but less safe than 50%. This analysis applies only to Goose Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Goose Lake is 24.04 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Goose Lake Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Goose Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the south.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Goose Lake, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Goose Lake for 2025 is $171,615. This translates to approximately $269 per resident and $753 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Goose Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 67.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 19.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Goose Lake Compared to Other Cities?

Goose Lake, IA:	$269
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Goose Lake is $269 per year, which is $196 less than the national average and $57 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Goose Lake:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $273 more than in Goose Lake.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $123 less than in Goose Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Goose Lake	Cost per Goose Lake Resident
Murder	$13,354	$21
Rape/Sexual Assault	$32,354	$51
Robbery	$6,201	$10
Assault	$15,935	$25
Kidnapping	$3,997	$6
Vehicle Theft	$6,313	$10
Burglary	$19,204	$30
Theft	$25,508	$40
Arson	$1,155	$2
Vandalism	$18,446	$29
Animal Cruelty	$507	$1
Drug Crimes	$26,139	$41
Identity Theft	$2,502	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$171,615	$269

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Goose Lake, 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 Goose Lake totals $251,610 ($394 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $423,225 ($662 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 Goose Lake 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 Goose Lake’s 639 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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Goose Lake 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 Goose Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8683
Robbery	0.3085
Rape	0.8351
Murder	0.0111
Total Violent Crime	2.023 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.708
Vehicle Theft	0.6380
Burglary	3.313
Arson	0.0748
Total Property Crime	11.73 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1032
Drug Crimes	5.530
Vandalism	4.041
Identity Theft	0.5060
Animal Cruelty	0.1073
Total "Other" Rate	10.29 (C-)

Individual Goose Lake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bryant, IA	C+	A-	C+
Charlotte, IA	B-	C+	B-
Elvira, IA	B	C	A
Sixmile, IA	B-	B	C+
Preston, IA	C	C+	C
Andover, IA	B	A	C+
Petersville, IA	B-	B-	B
Teeds Grove, IA	B	A-	C+
Lyons, IA	B	A-	B-
Miles, IA	C+	A-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Goose Lake is similar 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
Oliver, GA	B	A	A
Quincy, KY	B	A	A
Pregnall, SC	D-	D-	D-
Preble, NY	B	B+	B+
Peterson, IA	C	B	B
Perry, LA	C-	D	D
Perry Center, NY	A	B+	B+
Pennington, AL	D	D-	D-
Pembina, ND	C+	A-	A-
Overbrook, AL	B	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Goose Lake is as safe as 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 Goose Lake, IA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 70% actual proficiency versus 64% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Goose Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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