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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.78 million

Cost of Crime™ for Hiawatha, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $631 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Hiawatha ranks in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 55% of cities but less safe than 45%. This analysis applies only to Hiawatha's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hiawatha is 22.30 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hiawatha Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hiawatha varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 65 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Hiawatha, IA see the most incidents - about 39 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hiawatha, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Hiawatha for 2025 is $1,780,854. This translates to approximately $251 per resident and $631 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Hiawatha. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 65.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Hiawatha, IA:	$251
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hiawatha is $251 per year, which is $213 less than the national average and $74 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hiawatha:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $290 more than in Hiawatha.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $106 less than in Hiawatha

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hiawatha	Cost per Hiawatha Resident
Murder	$74,065	$10
Rape/Sexual Assault	$349,574	$49
Robbery	$29,301	$4
Assault	$231,621	$33
Kidnapping	$27,518	$4
Vehicle Theft	$210,397	$30
Burglary	$114,195	$16
Theft	$294,968	$42
Arson	$19,079	$3
Vandalism	$187,696	$26
Animal Cruelty	$3,240	$0
Drug Crimes	$225,130	$32
Identity Theft	$14,070	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$1,780,854	$251

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hiawatha, 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 Hiawatha totals $2,246,360 ($317 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,027,215 ($568 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 Hiawatha 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 have the same problem. Of Hiawatha’s 7,092 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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Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.137
Robbery	0.1313
Rape	0.8129
Murder	0.0056
Total Violent Crime	2.087 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.031
Vehicle Theft	1.916
Burglary	1.775
Arson	0.1114
Total Property Crime	11.83 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0640
Drug Crimes	4.292
Vandalism	3.705
Identity Theft	0.2563
Animal Cruelty	0.0618
Total "Other" Rate	8.378 (C+)

Individual Hiawatha Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Robins, IA	A	A+	A
Cedar Rapids, IA	C-	C	C-
Toddville, IA	A	A-	A+
Marion, IA	B+	A	B+
Troy Mills, IA	A	A+	A
Palo, IA	A	B+	A+
Lafayette, IA	A	A+	A
Alburnett, IA	A	A+	A+
Fairfax, IA	B+	A+	B+
Atkins, IA	A+	A-	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hiawatha is lower 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
Rocky Face, GA	B	B	B
Abilene, KS	D+	D	D
Mango, FL	C+	C-	C-
Mascotte, FL	A+	A+	A+
Mathis, TX	D	D	D
Meadowbrook, AL	C+	B	B
Medical Lake, WA	C+	C+	C+
Rio Blanco, PR	D-	D-	D-
Ripley, WV	C-	C	C
Rochester, PA	B	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 61% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Hiawatha schools on SchoolGrade

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