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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$809,009

Cost of Crime™ for Manson, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $781 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Manson 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 Manson's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Manson is 22.90 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Manson Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Manson varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 62 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Manson, IA see the most incidents - about 14 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Manson, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Manson for 2025 is $809,009. This translates to approximately $353 per resident and $781 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Manson. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Manson, IA:	$353
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Manson is $353 per year, which is $111 less than the national average and $27 more than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Manson:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $189 more than in Manson.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $208 less than in Manson

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Manson	Cost per Manson Resident
Murder	$111,000	$48
Rape/Sexual Assault	$92,402	$40
Robbery	$13,608	$6
Assault	$287,965	$126
Kidnapping	$12,269	$5
Vehicle Theft	$30,097	$13
Burglary	$33,274	$15
Theft	$70,927	$31
Arson	$6,844	$3
Vandalism	$68,870	$30
Animal Cruelty	$1,264	$1
Drug Crimes	$73,299	$32
Identity Theft	$7,190	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$809,009	$353

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Manson, 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 Manson totals $1,258,909 ($549 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,067,918 ($902 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 Manson 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 Manson’s 2,292 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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Manson 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 Manson residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.375
Robbery	0.1887
Rape	0.6649
Murder	0.0258
Total Violent Crime	5.254 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.975
Vehicle Theft	0.8480
Burglary	1.601
Arson	0.1236
Total Property Crime	8.547 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0883
Drug Crimes	4.323
Vandalism	4.206
Identity Theft	0.4053
Animal Cruelty	0.0746
Total "Other" Rate	9.098 (C)

Individual Manson Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Richard, IA	B-	A-	C+
Knierim, IA	B-	B+	C+
Pomeroy, IA	C	B+	C+
Palmer, IA	C+	B+	C+
Barnum, IA	B	C-	B-
Rands, IA	D+	B	D
Rockwell City, IA	D	C	D
Somers, IA	B-	A-	C+
Jolley, IA	D+	A	D
Piper, IA	B-	A-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Manson 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
Sparta, KY	B	B+	B+
Lakeland, MI	A+	A-	A-
Loon Lake, WA	D+	C-	C-
Marlborough, NH	B+	A	A
Meansville, GA	A-	A-	A-
Monticello, UT	D-	C-	C-
New Fairview, TX	B+	C+	C+
New Haven, VT	A	A-	A-
Park City, MT	D+	F	F
Pineville, SC	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Manson 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 Manson, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Manson schools on SchoolGrade

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