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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$996,081

Cost of Crime™ for Rock Rapids, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $728 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Rock Rapids ranks in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 64% of cities but less safe than 36%. This analysis applies only to Rock Rapids's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rock Rapids is 19.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rock Rapids Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rock Rapids varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 43 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 63 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Rock Rapids, IA see the most incidents - about 23 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rock Rapids, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Rock Rapids for 2025 is $996,081. This translates to approximately $251 per resident and $728 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Rock Rapids. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Rock Rapids Compared to Other Cities?

Rock Rapids, IA:	$251
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rock Rapids is $251 per year, which is $213 less than the national average and $75 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rock Rapids:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $291 more than in Rock Rapids.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $106 less than in Rock Rapids

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rock Rapids	Cost per Rock Rapids Resident
Murder	$130,749	$33
Rape/Sexual Assault	$184,776	$47
Robbery	$29,000	$7
Assault	$158,111	$40
Kidnapping	$18,151	$5
Vehicle Theft	$23,121	$6
Burglary	$53,116	$13
Theft	$124,970	$31
Arson	$8,482	$2
Vandalism	$123,899	$31
Animal Cruelty	$1,419	$0
Drug Crimes	$134,998	$34
Identity Theft	$5,288	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$996,081	$251

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rock Rapids, 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 Rock Rapids totals $1,809,817 ($456 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,805,898 ($707 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 Rock Rapids 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 central 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 have the same problem. Of Rock Rapids’s 3,968 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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Rock Rapids 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 Rock Rapids residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.387
Robbery	0.2323
Rape	0.7680
Murder	0.0175
Total Violent Crime	2.405 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.081
Vehicle Theft	0.3763
Burglary	1.476
Arson	0.0885
Total Property Crime	8.022 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0754
Drug Crimes	4.599
Vandalism	4.371
Identity Theft	0.1722
Animal Cruelty	0.0483
Total "Other" Rate	9.266 (C)

Individual Rock Rapids Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lester, IA	A-	B+	A
Alvord, IA	A-	A	A
Steen, MN	C+	F	B
Doon, IA	B+	A-	A
George, IA	C	B	B-
Kanaranzi, MN	C-	F	B
Ellsworth, MN	B	C+	B
Hills, MN	B	A	B-
Larchwood, IA	A-	A	B+
Little Rock, IA	B	A-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rock Rapids is similar 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
Rising Fawn, GA	B	B	B
Abingdon, IL	A-	B-	B-
Montrose, NY	B	D+	D+
Norwich, VT	B-	A	A
Osseo, WI	B-	B+	B+
Redland, AL	A	A+	A+
Reno, TX	C-	D	D
Richmond, MN	B+	A	A
Ridgeley, WV	B+	B-	B-
Mill Spring, NC	B-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Rock Rapids 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 Rock Rapids, IA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 73% actual proficiency versus 60% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Rock Rapids schools on SchoolGrade

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