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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$64,412

Cost of Crime™ for Middle Amana, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $531 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Middle Amana ranks in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 75% of cities but less safe than 25%. This analysis applies only to Middle Amana's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Middle Amana is 16.80 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Middle Amana Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Middle Amana varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 70 in the northwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Middle Amana, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Middle Amana for 2025 is $64,412. This translates to approximately $208 per resident and $531 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Middle Amana. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 65.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 21.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Middle Amana Compared to Other Cities?

Middle Amana, IA:	$208
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Middle Amana is $208 per year, which is $256 less than the national average and $117 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Middle Amana:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $333 more than in Middle Amana.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $63 less than in Middle Amana

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Middle Amana	Cost per Middle Amana Resident
Murder	$6,592	$21
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,146	$46
Robbery	$2,096	$7
Assault	$5,563	$18
Kidnapping	$617	$2
Vehicle Theft	$3,905	$13
Burglary	$6,435	$21
Theft	$6,634	$21
Arson	$857	$3
Vandalism	$7,090	$23
Animal Cruelty	$202	$1
Drug Crimes	$9,791	$32
Identity Theft	$484	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$64,412	$208

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Middle Amana, 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 Middle Amana totals $114,242 ($370 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $178,655 ($578 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 Middle Amana 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, of which Middle Amana has 1, have the same problem. Of Middle Amana’s 309 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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Middle Amana 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 Middle Amana residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6268
Robbery	0.2156
Rape	0.7550
Murder	0.0114
Total Violent Crime	1.609 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.145
Vehicle Theft	0.8162
Burglary	2.296
Arson	0.1148
Total Property Crime	7.372 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0329
Drug Crimes	4.284
Vandalism	3.212
Identity Theft	0.2026
Animal Cruelty	0.0885
Total "Other" Rate	7.820 (C+)

Individual Middle Amana Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Amana, IA	B+	A-	B+
East Amana, IA	B	B	B
South Amana, IA	C-	C	C-
Homestead, IA	D	D+	D
Walford, IA	B+	A-	A-
Conroy, IA	D-	D	D
Norway, IA	A	A-	A+
Marengo, IA	B	B-	B+
Watkins, IA	A-	B+	A
Oxford, IA	C	D+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Middle Amana 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
Rush Hill, MO	D+	D-	D-
Neibert, WV	B-	B	B
Nelson, NH	A-	A-	A-
Nelsonia, VA	C	C+	C+
Nelta, TX	D	C+	C+
Rosemary, MS	A-	A	A
Rostok, WI	A-	A-	A-
Rowe, VA	C	C	C
Roxobel, NC	F	F	F
Royal, NE	D	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Middle Amana 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 Middle Amana, IA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 69% actual proficiency versus 63% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Middle Amana schools on SchoolGrade

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