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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

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$1.04 million

Cost of Crime™ for Ida Grove, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $851 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Ida Grove ranks in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 36% of cities but less safe than 64%. This analysis applies only to Ida Grove's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ida Grove is 29.11 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ida Grove Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ida Grove varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Ida Grove, IA see the most incidents - about 24 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ida Grove, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Ida Grove for 2025 is $1,040,805. This translates to approximately $403 per resident and $851 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Ida Grove. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Ida Grove Compared to Other Cities?

Ida Grove, IA:	$403
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ida Grove is $403 per year, which is $61 less than the national average and $78 more than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ida Grove:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $138 more than in Ida Grove.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $258 less than in Ida Grove

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ida Grove	Cost per Ida Grove Resident
Murder	$123,784	$48
Rape/Sexual Assault	$122,015	$47
Robbery	$14,392	$6
Assault	$368,355	$143
Kidnapping	$18,081	$7
Vehicle Theft	$9,716	$4
Burglary	$48,472	$19
Theft	$147,468	$57
Arson	$8,258	$3
Vandalism	$76,028	$29
Animal Cruelty	$1,590	$1
Drug Crimes	$97,294	$38
Identity Theft	$5,351	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$1,040,805	$403

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ida Grove, 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 Ida Grove totals $1,506,603 ($584 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,547,407 ($987 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 Ida Grove 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 north 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 Ida Grove’s 2,582 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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Ida Grove 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 Ida Grove residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.968
Robbery	0.1772
Rape	0.7794
Murder	0.0255
Total Violent Crime	5.950 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.03
Vehicle Theft	0.2430
Burglary	2.070
Arson	0.1324
Total Property Crime	13.47 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1155
Drug Crimes	5.094
Vandalism	4.122
Identity Theft	0.2677
Animal Cruelty	0.0833
Total "Other" Rate	9.682 (C-)

Individual Ida Grove Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Arthur, IA	B-	C-	B
Battle Creek, IA	C+	F	A
Holstein, IA	C	D	A
Odebolt, IA	C+	C	B-
Schleswig, IA	C+	C	B
Galva, IA	B	B-	A
Kiron, IA	C+	C+	B-
Cushing, IA	A-	B	A+
Ricketts, IA	C	C-	C+
Schaller, IA	C	C	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ida Grove 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
Coleraine, MN	D+	C+	C+
Mount Enterprise, TX	C-	C	C
Highland Mills, NY	C-	C-	C-
Roanoke, IL	C-	B+	B+
Greenfield, IA	C	C-	C-
Fries, VA	C+	C+	C+
Fresno, OH	A+	B+	B+
Delta Junction, AK	C	D-	D-
Ameagle, WV	B	C	C
Country Club, MO	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Ida Grove 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 Ida Grove, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Ida Grove schools on SchoolGrade

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