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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$348,693

Cost of Crime™ for Keota, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $588 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Keota ranks in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 61% of cities but less safe than 39%. This analysis applies only to Keota's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Keota is 20.72 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Keota Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Keota varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 43 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 50 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Keota, IA see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Keota, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Keota for 2025 is $348,693. This translates to approximately $268 per resident and $588 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Keota. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Keota, IA:	$268
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Keota is $268 per year, which is $196 less than the national average and $58 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Keota:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $274 more than in Keota.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $123 less than in Keota

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Keota	Cost per Keota Resident
Murder	$80,341	$62
Rape/Sexual Assault	$55,435	$43
Robbery	$11,184	$9
Assault	$35,751	$27
Kidnapping	$5,342	$4
Vehicle Theft	$6,528	$5
Burglary	$15,741	$12
Theft	$62,275	$48
Arson	$3,520	$3
Vandalism	$36,557	$28
Animal Cruelty	$458	$0
Drug Crimes	$35,224	$27
Identity Theft	$338	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$348,693	$268

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Keota, 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 Keota totals $813,047 ($625 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,161,740 ($893 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 Keota 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 Keota’s 1,301 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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Keota 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 Keota residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9568
Robbery	0.2733
Rape	0.7027
Murder	0.0329
Total Violent Crime	1.966 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.242
Vehicle Theft	0.3240
Burglary	1.334
Arson	0.1120
Total Property Crime	11.01 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0677
Drug Crimes	3.660
Vandalism	3.933
Identity Theft	0.0336
Animal Cruelty	0.0476
Total "Other" Rate	7.742 (C+)

Individual Keota Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Talleyrand, IA	C	B+	C
Harper, IA	C+	B+	C
Kinross, IA	B	B+	B
West Chester, IA	B-	B+	B
South English, IA	B-	C	B+
Wellman, IA	B+	A-	B+
Rubio, IA	B+	B	A
Richland, IA	A-	B	A+
North English, IA	B	C-	A-
Webster, IA	B	C	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Keota 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
Roseville, IL	C+	D+	D+
Pendleton, KY	A+	A	A
Plummer, ID	D+	C	C
Progress, NY	A	B-	B-
Qulin, MO	C-	D-	D-
Ramah, CO	D-	D-	D-
Reliez Valley, CA	B	B+	B+
Rion, SC	D-	D-	D-
Robinsonville, MS	D	D	D
Rocky Hill, NJ	B+	A+	A+

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

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