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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$130,905

Cost of Crime™ for Sheridan, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $734 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Sheridan ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of cities but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to Sheridan's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sheridan is 29.56 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sheridan Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sheridan varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 53 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Sheridan, IA see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sheridan, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Sheridan for 2025 is $130,905. This translates to approximately $344 per resident and $734 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Sheridan. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

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

Sheridan, IA:	$344
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sheridan is $344 per year, which is $121 less than the national average and $18 more than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sheridan:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $198 more than in Sheridan.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $198 less than in Sheridan

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sheridan	Cost per Sheridan Resident
Murder	$25,744	$68
Rape/Sexual Assault	$17,820	$47
Robbery	$2,513	$7
Assault	$13,772	$36
Kidnapping	$1,874	$5
Vehicle Theft	$5,788	$15
Burglary	$12,300	$32
Theft	$30,977	$81
Arson	$1,102	$3
Vandalism	$8,601	$23
Animal Cruelty	$230	$1
Drug Crimes	$9,638	$25
Identity Theft	$546	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$130,905	$344

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sheridan, 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 Sheridan totals $260,721 ($684 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $391,627 ($1,028 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 Sheridan 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 Sheridan’s 381 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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Sheridan 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 Sheridan residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.259
Robbery	0.2097
Rape	0.7714
Murder	0.0360
Total Violent Crime	2.276 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.70
Vehicle Theft	0.9810
Burglary	3.559
Arson	0.1198
Total Property Crime	20.36 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0811
Drug Crimes	3.420
Vandalism	3.160
Identity Theft	0.1850
Animal Cruelty	0.0816
Total "Other" Rate	6.928 (B-)

Individual Sheridan Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Grinnell, IA	C	B+	D+
Newburg, IA	B-	B+	C+
Malcom, IA	C+	B-	B-
Tama, IA	D	D	D
Gilman, IA	C+	A-	C
Brooklyn, IA	B-	B	B+
Oakland Acres, IA	B-	B+	B-
Montour, IA	C	C	C
Toledo, IA	C-	D+	C-
Chelsea, IA	C	C+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sheridan is higher 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
Brownsburg, PA	A+	A+	A+
Toledo, AR	F	D	D
Timblin, PA	A	A+	A+
Bunker Hill, OH	B+	C	C
Buddha, IN	A-	A	A
Buckner, AR	D-	F	F
Brussels, IL	C+	C-	C-
Bruce Crossing, MI	B-	C-	C-
Brownsdale, FL	A+	A+	A+
Toms Prairie, IL	C-	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Sheridan is less safe than the Iowa state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Sheridan, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 60% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Sheridan schools on SchoolGrade

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