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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$560,530

Cost of Crime™ for State Center, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $770 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. State Center 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 State Center's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in State Center is 29.79 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. State Center Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in State Center varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 32 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 35 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of State Center, IA see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in State Center, IA

The total projected cost of crime in State Center for 2025 is $560,530. This translates to approximately $313 per resident and $770 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in State Center. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 66.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 21.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in State Center Compared to Other Cities?

State Center, IA:	$313
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in State Center is $313 per year, which is $151 less than the national average and $12 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to State Center:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $228 more than in State Center.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $168 less than in State Center

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to State Center	Cost per State Center Resident
Murder	$74,831	$42
Rape/Sexual Assault	$75,659	$42
Robbery	$25,052	$14
Assault	$55,096	$31
Kidnapping	$7,252	$4
Vehicle Theft	$15,313	$9
Burglary	$40,565	$23
Theft	$130,348	$73
Arson	$3,444	$2
Vandalism	$84,806	$47
Animal Cruelty	$881	$0
Drug Crimes	$44,565	$25
Identity Theft	$2,718	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$560,530	$313

The Intangible Cost of Crime in State Center, 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 State Center totals $887,488 ($496 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,448,018 ($810 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 State Center 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, of which State Center has 1, have the same problem. Of State Center’s 1,788 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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State Center 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 State Center residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.073
Robbery	0.4454
Rape	0.6979
Murder	0.0223
Total Violent Crime	2.239 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.08
Vehicle Theft	0.5531
Burglary	2.501
Arson	0.0798
Total Property Crime	17.21 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0669
Drug Crimes	3.370
Vandalism	6.639
Identity Theft	0.1964
Animal Cruelty	0.0666
Total "Other" Rate	10.34 (C-)

Individual State Center Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
LaMoille, IA	D+	B	D+
Melbourne, IA	C-	C-	D+
Clemons, IA	C-	A	D+
Rhodes, IA	C+	B	C-
Colo, IA	B+	A	B+
Minerva, IA	C-	A	D+
St. Anthony, IA	C-	A	D+
Marietta, IA	C-	A-	C-
Van Cleve, IA	C-	B-	C-
Collins, IA	A	A	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

State Center 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
Boron, CA	D-	D-	D-
Convoy, OH	A	B+	B+
Conneautville, PA	A+	A+	A+
Cecil, WI	B-	A	A
Burbank, OH	A	B+	B+
Bradford, RI	B-	A	A
Belhaven, NC	D-	F	F
Beechgrove, TN	D	D+	D+
Auke Bay, AK	C-	D-	D-
Merrimac, WI	B+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, State Center 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 State Center, IA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 73% actual proficiency versus 67% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See State Center schools on SchoolGrade

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