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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$958,633

Cost of Crime™ for Postville, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $913 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Postville ranks in the 57th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 57% of cities but less safe than 43%. This analysis applies only to Postville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Postville is 21.77 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Postville Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Postville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Postville, IA see the most incidents - about 31 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Postville, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Postville for 2025 is $958,633. This translates to approximately $326 per resident and $913 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Postville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

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

The Cost of Crime per resident in Postville is $326 per year, which is $138 less than the national average and the same as Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Postville:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $216 more than in Postville.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $180 less than in Postville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Postville	Cost per Postville Resident
Murder	$174,755	$59
Rape/Sexual Assault	$135,131	$46
Robbery	$17,829	$6
Assault	$218,641	$74
Kidnapping	$20,438	$7
Vehicle Theft	$38,564	$13
Burglary	$64,441	$22
Theft	$82,717	$28
Arson	$7,032	$2
Vandalism	$95,353	$32
Animal Cruelty	$1,772	$1
Drug Crimes	$101,323	$34
Identity Theft	$636	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$958,633	$326

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Postville, 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 Postville totals $1,870,242 ($635 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,828,875 ($961 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 Postville 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 south 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, of which Postville has 1, have the same problem. Of Postville’s 2,943 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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Postville 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 Postville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.587
Robbery	0.1926
Rape	0.7573
Murder	0.0316
Total Violent Crime	3.568 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.427
Vehicle Theft	0.8462
Burglary	2.414
Arson	0.0990
Total Property Crime	8.786 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1145
Drug Crimes	4.654
Vandalism	4.535
Identity Theft	0.0279
Animal Cruelty	0.0814
Total "Other" Rate	9.414 (C)

Individual Postville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Luana, IA	C+	C	C+
Castalia, IA	B	B	A
Clermont, IA	C+	C-	C+
Volney, IA	C-	F	D+
Monona, IA	C+	B-	B-
Ludlow, IA	B+	C+	A
Gunder, IA	C	D+	C
Ossian, IA	B+	B	A+
Elgin, IA	C+	A-	B-
Waukon, IA	B-	B	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Postville 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
Alton, NH	B	A+	A+
Vinton, TX	D	D	D
Houston, FL	A+	A	A
Hoisington, KS	D	D+	D+
Harbor Beach, MI	B	C	C
Greenfield, TN	D	D	D
Grand Marais, MN	D-	C-	C-
Gerber, CA	D	D-	D-
Freemansburg, PA	B-	B-	B-
Forest, OH	B	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Postville 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 Postville, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 65% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Postville schools on SchoolGrade

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