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

Crime per Capita in Pleasant Prairie

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Pleasant Prairie.

 

Pleasant Prairie, IA Map of Crime Rates
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A-

Overall Crime Grade™

B
A+
Other Crime Grade
C+

$84,211

Cost of Crime™ for Pleasant Prairie, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $723 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Pleasant Prairie ranks in the 79th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 79% of cities but less safe than 21%. This analysis applies only to Pleasant Prairie's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pleasant Prairie is 15.70 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pleasant Prairie Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pleasant Prairie varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 55 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 125 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Pleasant Prairie, IA see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pleasant Prairie, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Pleasant Prairie for 2025 is $84,211. This translates to approximately $278 per resident and $723 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Pleasant Prairie. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pleasant Prairie Compared to Other Cities?

Pleasant Prairie, IA: $278
Shenandoah, IA: $542
Norwalk, IA: $145
Iowa: $326
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pleasant Prairie is $278 per year, which is $186 less than the national average and $48 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pleasant Prairie:
  • In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $264 more than in Pleasant Prairie.
  • In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $133 less than in Pleasant Prairie

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Pleasant Prairie for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Pleasant Prairie
Cost per Pleasant Prairie Resident
Murder
$24,859
$82
Rape/Sexual Assault
$12,146
$40
Robbery
$3,682
$12
Assault
$10,784
$36
Kidnapping
$1,689
$6
Vehicle Theft
$4,127
$14
Burglary
$4,068
$13
Theft
$4,562
$15
Arson
$977
$3
Vandalism
$10,734
$35
Animal Cruelty
$122
$0
Drug Crimes
$5,646
$19
Identity Theft
$814
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$84,211
$278

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pleasant Prairie, 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 Pleasant Prairie totals $227,582 ($751 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $311,792 ($1,029 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 Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie’s 303 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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Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.239
Robbery
0.3863
Rape
0.6611
Murder
0.0437
Total Violent Crime
2.330 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
2.907
Vehicle Theft
0.8797
Burglary
1.480
Arson
0.1335
Total Property Crime
5.400 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0919
Drug Crimes
2.519
Vandalism
4.959
Identity Theft
0.3470
Animal Cruelty
0.0546
Total "Other" Rate
7.972 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C+
C+
C+
A
A+
A
B
B
B
B-
A-
B
B-
B-
B-
A
A
A-
C
D
B-
A+
A-
A+
A-
A-
A
B
A-
B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pleasant Prairie 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
F
F
F
A
A-
A-
A-
C+
C+
D
D-
D-
A-
B+
B+
D-
D-
D-
D-
F
F
D+
C-
C-
F
F
F
D+
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie, IA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Pleasant Prairie schools on SchoolGrade

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