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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$605,040

Cost of Crime™ for Sheffield, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $975 per household.

More cost data

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Sheffield ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of cities but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to Sheffield's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sheffield is 23.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sheffield Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sheffield varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 41 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 45 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Sheffield, IA see the most incidents - about 13 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sheffield, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Sheffield for 2025 is $605,040. This translates to approximately $389 per resident and $975 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Sheffield. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Sheffield, IA:	$389
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sheffield is $389 per year, which is $75 less than the national average and $64 more than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sheffield:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $152 more than in Sheffield.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $244 less than in Sheffield

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sheffield	Cost per Sheffield Resident
Murder	$88,411	$57
Rape/Sexual Assault	$77,387	$50
Robbery	$13,527	$9
Assault	$229,849	$148
Kidnapping	$4,665	$3
Vehicle Theft	$14,865	$10
Burglary	$14,199	$9
Theft	$43,066	$28
Arson	$3,287	$2
Vandalism	$68,300	$44
Animal Cruelty	$630	$0
Drug Crimes	$42,740	$28
Identity Theft	$4,114	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$605,040	$389

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sheffield, 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 Sheffield totals $1,022,740 ($658 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,627,781 ($1,047 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 Sheffield 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 southeast 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 Sheffield has 1, have the same problem. Of Sheffield’s 1,554 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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Sheffield 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 Sheffield residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.150
Robbery	0.2767
Rape	0.8213
Murder	0.0303
Total Violent Crime	6.278 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.351
Vehicle Theft	0.6177
Burglary	1.007
Arson	0.0876
Total Property Crime	7.064 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0495
Drug Crimes	3.718
Vandalism	6.152
Identity Theft	0.3420
Animal Cruelty	0.0548
Total "Other" Rate	10.32 (C-)

Individual Sheffield Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Chapin, IA	B	C	B+
Rockwell, IA	C+	A-	B
Thornton, IA	B	A	A-
Swaledale, IA	B-	B	B-
Dougherty, IA	C+	C	B-
Hansell, IA	D	C-	D
Hampton, IA	B	B+	B
Cartersville, IA	B	B-	B-
Latimer, IA	B-	B+	B
Aredale, IA	C+	D	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sheffield 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
Atwood, KS	D+	B	B
Bloomington Springs, TN	D+	D+	D+
Bessemer, PA	A	A-	A-
One Hundred Palms, CA	D-	D-	D-
New Market, IN	B	B	B
North Bonneville, WA	D+	B-	B-
Noxen, PA	A+	A+	A+
Oakwood, TX	D-	D-	D-
Odessa, NY	A	B-	B-
Ogden, IL	B+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Sheffield is as safe as 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 Sheffield, IA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Sheffield schools on SchoolGrade

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