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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$81,236

Cost of Crime™ for Luzerne, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $613 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Luzerne ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of cities but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to Luzerne's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Luzerne is 23.12 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Luzerne Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Luzerne varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 44 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the southeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Luzerne, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Luzerne for 2025 is $81,236. This translates to approximately $260 per resident and $613 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Luzerne. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 65.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 21.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Luzerne, IA:	$260
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Luzerne is $260 per year, which is $205 less than the national average and $66 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Luzerne:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $282 more than in Luzerne.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $114 less than in Luzerne

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Luzerne	Cost per Luzerne Resident
Murder	$573	$2
Rape/Sexual Assault	$12,078	$39
Robbery	$3,940	$13
Assault	$21,594	$69
Kidnapping	$1,888	$6
Vehicle Theft	$2,482	$8
Burglary	$3,134	$10
Theft	$15,181	$49
Arson	$1,114	$4
Vandalism	$9,230	$29
Animal Cruelty	$115	$0
Drug Crimes	$9,463	$30
Identity Theft	$443	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$81,236	$260

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Luzerne, 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 Luzerne totals $69,800 ($223 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $151,036 ($483 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 Luzerne 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 Luzerne’s 313 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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Luzerne 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 Luzerne residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.402
Robbery	0.4002
Rape	0.6364
Murder	0.0010
Total Violent Crime	3.440 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.365
Vehicle Theft	0.5121
Burglary	1.104
Arson	0.1474
Total Property Crime	11.13 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0995
Drug Crimes	4.087
Vandalism	4.128
Identity Theft	0.1829
Animal Cruelty	0.0495
Total "Other" Rate	8.547 (C)

Individual Luzerne Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Belle Plaine, IA	D	C	D-
Blairstown, IA	B+	B-	A-
Koszta, IA	A	B	A+
Irving, IA	C	B-	C
Keystone, IA	B	B+	B
Van Horne, IA	D+	B	D+
Marengo, IA	B	B-	B+
Hartwick, IA	A-	B	A
Elberon, IA	C+	C+	C+
Watkins, IA	A-	B+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Luzerne is similar 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
Watchorn, OK	D+	D-	D-
East Schuyler, NY	B-	C-	C-
Eastside, OR	B	B	B
Egypt, OH	A+	A-	A-
Egypt, TX	D	D-	D-
Elberta, UT	B-	D+	D+
Elgin, TN	C-	D-	D-
Ellistown, MS	A-	A	A
Elmira, WV	D	B-	B-
Emery Mills, ME	A	A+	A+

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

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