The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Iowa Colony, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Iowa Colony

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Iowa Colony.

 

Iowa Colony, TX Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A+
A
Other Crime Grade
A

$3.30 million

Cost of Crime™ for Iowa Colony, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $740 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Iowa Colony 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 Iowa Colony, TX Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Iowa Colony ranks in the 95th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 95% of cities but less safe than 5%. This analysis applies only to Iowa Colony's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Iowa Colony is 10.37 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Iowa Colony Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Iowa Colony varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 60 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 181 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Iowa Colony, TX see the most incidents - about 37 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Iowa Colony, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Iowa Colony for 2025 is $3,302,666. This translates to approximately $240 per resident and $740 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Iowa Colony. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Iowa Colony Compared to Other Cities?

Iowa Colony, TX: $240
Mesquite, TX: $1155
Timberwood Park, TX: $173
Texas: $555
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Iowa Colony is $240 per year, which is $224 less than the national average and $315 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Iowa Colony:
  • In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $916 more than in Iowa Colony.
  • In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $67 less than in Iowa Colony

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Iowa Colony for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Iowa Colony
Cost per Iowa Colony Resident
Murder
$1.79 million
$130
Rape/Sexual Assault
$264,512
$19
Robbery
$137,994
$10
Assault
$117,430
$9
Kidnapping
$61,165
$4
Vehicle Theft
$154,487
$11
Burglary
$113,109
$8
Theft
$296,114
$22
Arson
$19,159
$1
Vandalism
$178,296
$13
Animal Cruelty
$5,062
$0
Drug Crimes
$114,858
$8
Identity Theft
$48,799
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$3,302,666
$240

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Iowa Colony, TX

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 Iowa Colony totals $13,218,919 ($960 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $16,521,585 ($1,200 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 Iowa Colony 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 northwest 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 Iowa Colony’s 13,766 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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Iowa Colony 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 Iowa Colony residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.2970
Robbery
0.3187
Rape
0.3169
Murder
0.0693
Total Violent Crime
1.002 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.153
Vehicle Theft
0.7247
Burglary
0.9059
Arson
0.0576
Total Property Crime
5.842 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0733
Drug Crimes
1.128
Vandalism
1.813
Identity Theft
0.4580
Animal Cruelty
0.0497
Total "Other" Rate
3.522 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Iowa Colony 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
A-
B+
B+
A-
A
A
D
D+
D+
F
D-
D-
D+
C-
C-
C
C-
C-
A-
A
A
C
B-
B-
D-
C+
C+
A-
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, Iowa Colony is safer than the Texas 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 Iowa Colony, TX average SchoolGrade of B-, with 44% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Iowa Colony schools on SchoolGrade

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