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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$92,211

Cost of Crime™ for North Washington, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $654 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. North Washington ranks in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 69% of cities but less safe than 31%. This analysis applies only to North Washington's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in North Washington is 18.47 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. North Washington Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in North Washington varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 52 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 56 in the southeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in North Washington, IA

The total projected cost of crime in North Washington for 2025 is $92,211. This translates to approximately $258 per resident and $654 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in North Washington. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in North Washington Compared to Other Cities?

North Washington, IA:	$258
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in North Washington is $258 per year, which is $207 less than the national average and $68 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to North Washington:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $284 more than in North Washington.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $112 less than in North Washington

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to North Washington	Cost per North Washington Resident
Murder	$11,331	$32
Rape/Sexual Assault	$17,166	$48
Robbery	$3,352	$9
Assault	$18,629	$52
Kidnapping	$1,816	$5
Vehicle Theft	$3,561	$10
Burglary	$5,907	$17
Theft	$9,247	$26
Arson	$478	$1
Vandalism	$10,594	$30
Animal Cruelty	$203	$1
Drug Crimes	$9,813	$27
Identity Theft	$114	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$92,211	$258

The Intangible Cost of Crime in North Washington, 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 North Washington totals $164,164 ($459 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $256,375 ($716 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 North Washington 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 North Washington’s 358 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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North Washington 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 North Washington residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.812
Robbery	0.2977
Rape	0.7908
Murder	0.0168
Total Violent Crime	2.917 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.987
Vehicle Theft	0.6424
Burglary	1.819
Arson	0.0553
Total Property Crime	7.504 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0837
Drug Crimes	3.706
Vandalism	4.142
Identity Theft	0.0412
Animal Cruelty	0.0765
Total "Other" Rate	8.049 (C+)

Individual North Washington Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Alta Vista, IA	B+	B	A-
Ionia, IA	B	B+	B
Bassett, IA	B	B	B
New Hampton, IA	B	A-	B-
Chickasaw, IA	B	B	B
Jerico, IA	B	C+	A-
Elma, IA	A-	A+	A-
Colwell, IA	B-	A	B
Lourdes, IA	B-	A-	B
Republic, IA	C-	D-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

North Washington 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
Zion, WI	B+	B+	B+
Whiteside, PA	C+	B	B
Whiting, KS	C-	D	D
Whiting, ME	B-	A	A
White City, FL	A	C+	C+
Whitaker, AR	F	C+	C+
Bays, KY	D	F	F
Bay Shore, MI	B-	B+	B+
Barnhill, OH	B	C+	C+
Barnard, VT	A-	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, North Washington 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 North Washington, IA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 68% actual proficiency versus 64% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See North Washington schools on SchoolGrade

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