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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$92,471

Cost of Crime™ for Kinross, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $777 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Kinross ranks in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 67% of cities but less safe than 33%. This analysis applies only to Kinross's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Kinross is 18.91 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Kinross Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Kinross varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 48 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 63 in the north.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Kinross, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Kinross for 2025 is $92,471. This translates to approximately $273 per resident and $777 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Kinross. 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): 28.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Kinross, IA:	$273
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kinross is $273 per year, which is $191 less than the national average and $53 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kinross:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $269 more than in Kinross.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $127 less than in Kinross

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Kinross	Cost per Kinross Resident
Murder	$24,000	$71
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,955	$44
Robbery	$2,056	$6
Assault	$11,614	$34
Kidnapping	$1,204	$4
Vehicle Theft	$1,962	$6
Burglary	$5,224	$15
Theft	$12,758	$38
Arson	$702	$2
Vandalism	$7,626	$22
Animal Cruelty	$185	$1
Drug Crimes	$9,897	$29
Identity Theft	$285	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$92,471	$273

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kinross, 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 Kinross totals $234,599 ($692 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $327,070 ($965 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 Kinross 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 Kinross’s 339 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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Kinross 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 Kinross residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.193
Robbery	0.1928
Rape	0.7276
Murder	0.0377
Total Violent Crime	2.151 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.267
Vehicle Theft	0.3738
Burglary	1.699
Arson	0.0858
Total Property Crime	9.426 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0586
Drug Crimes	3.947
Vandalism	3.149
Identity Theft	0.1088
Animal Cruelty	0.0739
Total "Other" Rate	7.337 (B-)

Individual Kinross Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
South English, IA	B-	C	B+
Keota, IA	B-	A-	B-
North English, IA	B	C-	A-
Wellman, IA	B+	A-	B+
Harper, IA	C+	B+	C
Parnell, IA	B-	B+	C
Webster, IA	B	C	B+
West Chester, IA	B-	B+	B
Talleyrand, IA	C	B+	C
Millersburg, IA	A+	A+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Kinross 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
Point Lay, AK	F	F	F
Pigeon Creek, AL	B	C+	C+
Pike, TX	B-	C+	C+
Pilot Knob, IN	A	B-	B-
Pine Creek, MI	A	A-	A-
Pine Haven, WY	B-	B+	B+
Pine Ridge, AL	D-	C-	C-
Pineville, MN	D-	D	D
Plainview, GA	B-	B-	B-
Plant, AR	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Kinross 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 Kinross, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 58% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Kinross schools on SchoolGrade

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