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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$59,232

Cost of Crime™ for Osterdock, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $550 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Osterdock ranks in the 81st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 81% of cities but less safe than 19%. This analysis applies only to Osterdock's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Osterdock is 15.12 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Osterdock Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Osterdock varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 42 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 79 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Osterdock, IA see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Osterdock, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Osterdock for 2025 is $59,232. This translates to approximately $198 per resident and $550 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Osterdock. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%

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

Osterdock, IA:	$198
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Osterdock is $198 per year, which is $266 less than the national average and $127 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Osterdock:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $343 more than in Osterdock.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $53 less than in Osterdock

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Osterdock	Cost per Osterdock Resident
Murder	$6,660	$22
Rape/Sexual Assault	$13,613	$46
Robbery	$2,201	$7
Assault	$9,299	$31
Kidnapping	$1,504	$5
Vehicle Theft	$826	$3
Burglary	$2,817	$9
Theft	$9,270	$31
Arson	$630	$2
Vandalism	$3,858	$13
Animal Cruelty	$187	$1
Drug Crimes	$8,206	$27
Identity Theft	$162	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$59,232	$198

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Osterdock, 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 Osterdock totals $113,144 ($378 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $172,377 ($577 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 Osterdock 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 Osterdock’s 299 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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Osterdock 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 Osterdock residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.083
Robbery	0.2340
Rape	0.7509
Murder	0.0119
Total Violent Crime	2.080 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.987
Vehicle Theft	0.1783
Burglary	1.039
Arson	0.0873
Total Property Crime	7.291 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0830
Drug Crimes	3.710
Vandalism	1.806
Identity Theft	0.0699
Animal Cruelty	0.0845
Total "Other" Rate	5.754 (B)

Individual Osterdock Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Millville, IA	C+	A+	C
Garber, IA	A	B-	A+
Colesburg, IA	B+	B-	A
Guttenberg, IA	C	B-	C+
Turkey River, IA	C-	B+	C-
Wood, IA	A-	C+	A
Elkport, IA	B+	B+	A-
Luxemburg, IA	A	B+	A+
Cassville, WI	C+	C-	B-
North Buena Vista, IA	B-	A+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Osterdock 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
Scandia, PA	A+	A-	A-
Minnewawa, MN	C+	B-	B-
Morning Sun, AR	B+	C+	C+
Salvo, NC	F	F	F
San Antonio, MO	C+	D	D
Sanatorium, MS	A	A+	A+
Sanborn, ND	D	D-	D-
Sandy Ridge, AL	F	F	F
Sandy Ridge, TN	D+	D	D
Sangrey, MT	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Osterdock 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 Osterdock, IA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 68% actual proficiency versus 59% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Osterdock schools on SchoolGrade

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