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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$52,636

Cost of Crime™ for Irvington, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $648 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Irvington ranks in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 82% of cities but less safe than 18%. This analysis applies only to Irvington's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Irvington is 14.78 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Irvington Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Irvington varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 44 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 153 in the south.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Irvington, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Irvington for 2025 is $52,636. This translates to approximately $251 per resident and $648 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Irvington. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.7%

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

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

The Cost of Crime per resident in Irvington is $251 per year, which is $214 less than the national average and $75 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Irvington:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $291 more than in Irvington.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $105 less than in Irvington

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Irvington	Cost per Irvington Resident
Murder	$15,043	$72
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,599	$46
Robbery	$1,698	$8
Assault	$5,695	$27
Kidnapping	$1,217	$6
Vehicle Theft	$612	$3
Burglary	$4,274	$20
Theft	$3,882	$18
Arson	$520	$2
Vandalism	$4,573	$22
Animal Cruelty	$104	$0
Drug Crimes	$4,916	$23
Identity Theft	$502	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$52,636	$251

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Irvington, 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 Irvington totals $147,981 ($705 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $200,617 ($955 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 Irvington 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 Irvington’s 210 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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Irvington 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 Irvington residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9443
Robbery	0.2570
Rape	0.7539
Murder	0.0381
Total Violent Crime	1.993 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.569
Vehicle Theft	0.1883
Burglary	2.244
Arson	0.1025
Total Property Crime	6.104 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0956
Drug Crimes	3.165
Vandalism	3.048
Identity Theft	0.3090
Animal Cruelty	0.0671
Total "Other" Rate	6.685 (B-)

Individual Irvington Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Algona, IA	B-	A-	B-
Hobarton, IA	B+	A-	B+
St. Joseph, IA	A	A	A
Lu Verne, IA	B-	C+	B
St. Benedict, IA	B-	C	B
Bode, IA	B-	B	B+
Livermore, IA	C+	B+	C-
Whittemore, IA	B	A	B
Lotts Creek, IA	C-	C+	C-
Hanna, IA	C+	C+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Irvington 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
Fairfield, UT	B	C+	C+
Flagg, TX	D-	D-	D-
Flag, AR	D-	D-	D-
Five Points, WI	B	A-	A-
Finly, IN	C+	A	A
Finchley, VA	C	C	C
Fendley, AR	C	D+	D+
Felt, OK	D-	C-	C-
Farmington, KS	C+	B-	B-
Fame, OK	C+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Irvington 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 Irvington, IA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 68% actual proficiency versus 66% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Irvington schools on SchoolGrade

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