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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$44,230

Cost of Crime™ for Green Castle, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $796 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Green Castle ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to Green Castle's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Green Castle is 23.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Green Castle Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Green Castle varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 50 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Green Castle, IA see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Green Castle, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Green Castle for 2025 is $44,230. This translates to approximately $305 per resident and $796 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Green Castle. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Green Castle Compared to Other Cities?

Green Castle, IA:	$305
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Green Castle is $305 per year, which is $159 less than the national average and $21 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Green Castle:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $237 more than in Green Castle.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $160 less than in Green Castle

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Green Castle	Cost per Green Castle Resident
Murder	$8,438	$58
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,966	$41
Robbery	$1,789	$12
Assault	$7,018	$48
Kidnapping	$595	$4
Vehicle Theft	$1,076	$7
Burglary	$4,557	$31
Theft	$6,687	$46
Arson	$353	$2
Vandalism	$4,583	$32
Animal Cruelty	$54	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,854	$20
Identity Theft	$259	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$44,230	$305

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Green Castle, 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 Green Castle totals $87,297 ($602 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $131,527 ($907 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 Green Castle 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, of which Green Castle has 2, have the same problem. Of Green Castle’s 145 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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Green Castle 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 Green Castle residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.685
Robbery	0.3922
Rape	0.6786
Murder	0.0310
Total Violent Crime	2.787 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.905
Vehicle Theft	0.4794
Burglary	3.465
Arson	0.1009
Total Property Crime	12.95 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0677
Drug Crimes	2.661
Vandalism	4.424
Identity Theft	0.2305
Animal Cruelty	0.0504
Total "Other" Rate	7.434 (B-)

Individual Green Castle Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Colfax, IA	C+	B	C
Valeria, IA	B	B	B-
Goddard, IA	C	C	C
Mitchellville, IA	B-	D+	B
Mingo, IA	B-	B+	C+
Santiago, IA	A-	F	A+
Prairie City, IA	B-	B-	C+
Ira, IA	A-	A	B+
Lambs Grove, IA	B+	A-	A-
Bondurant, IA	A	B-	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Green Castle 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
Denney, KY	B-	C+	C+
Dog Town, PA	A+	A	A
Wilbren, OH	A+	A+	A+
Dobbins, KY	C+	C-	C-
Wildwood Gables, NJ	B+	D+	D+
Diefenbach Corners, WI	A+	A	A
Dexterville, WI	A-	A	A
Wiles Crossroads, SC	D	A+	A+
Dewey, WI	B+	B	B
Denver, MO	C+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Green Castle 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 Green Castle, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 59% actual proficiency versus 62% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Green Castle schools on SchoolGrade

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