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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$95,464

Cost of Crime™ for Lidderdale, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $660 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Lidderdale ranks in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 68% of cities but less safe than 32%. This analysis applies only to Lidderdale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lidderdale is 18.53 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lidderdale Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lidderdale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 53 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 77 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Lidderdale, IA see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lidderdale, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Lidderdale for 2025 is $95,464. This translates to approximately $238 per resident and $660 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Lidderdale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

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

Lidderdale, IA:	$238
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lidderdale is $238 per year, which is $226 less than the national average and $88 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lidderdale:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $304 more than in Lidderdale.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $93 less than in Lidderdale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lidderdale	Cost per Lidderdale Resident
Murder	$22,903	$57
Rape/Sexual Assault	$19,038	$47
Robbery	$3,602	$9
Assault	$2,702	$7
Kidnapping	$1,636	$4
Vehicle Theft	$1,927	$5
Burglary	$3,669	$9
Theft	$16,772	$42
Arson	$867	$2
Vandalism	$9,036	$23
Animal Cruelty	$115	$0
Drug Crimes	$13,078	$33
Identity Theft	$120	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$95,464	$238

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lidderdale, 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 Lidderdale totals $245,674 ($613 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $341,138 ($851 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 Lidderdale 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 Lidderdale’s 401 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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Lidderdale 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 Lidderdale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.2346
Robbery	0.2856
Rape	0.7830
Murder	0.0304
Total Violent Crime	1.334 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.076
Vehicle Theft	0.3103
Burglary	1.009
Arson	0.0895
Total Property Crime	9.485 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0673
Drug Crimes	4.409
Vandalism	3.154
Identity Theft	0.0386
Animal Cruelty	0.0387
Total "Other" Rate	7.708 (C+)

Individual Lidderdale Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mount Carmel, IA	B	A+	B
Carroll, IA	C+	C-	B-
Glidden, IA	A+	A+	A+
Lanesboro, IA	B	A	B
Maple River, IA	B	A	B
Auburn, IA	D+	A-	D
Lake City, IA	B-	A-	B+
Ralston, IA	A-	A+	B+
Grant City, IA	D	A	D
Willey, IA	B	A	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lidderdale 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
Strawtown, IN	B+	C+	C+
Taits Gap, AL	C-	B	B
Swofford, WA	D+	C+	C+
Swissdale, PA	A	A-	A-
Sunset Village, GA	A-	B+	B+
Sunnyhill, TN	D-	D-	D-
Sundale, OH	B+	B	B
Sun River, MT	C	C	C
Sumter, GA	D-	D-	D-
Summit Station, PA	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Lidderdale 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 Lidderdale, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 60% actual proficiency versus 59% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lidderdale schools on SchoolGrade

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