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

Crime per Capita in Struble

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Struble.

 

Struble, IA Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
C+
Other Crime Grade
D-

$59,346

Cost of Crime™ for Struble, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $928 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Struble ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Struble's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Struble is 31.09 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Struble Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Struble varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 38 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Struble, IA see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Struble, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Struble for 2025 is $59,346. This translates to approximately $385 per resident and $928 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Struble. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Struble, IA: $385
Shenandoah, IA: $542
Norwalk, IA: $145
Iowa: $326
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Struble is $385 per year, which is $79 less than the national average and $60 more than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Struble:
  • In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $156 more than in Struble.
  • In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $240 less than in Struble

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Struble for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Struble
Cost per Struble Resident
Murder
$10,856
$70
Rape/Sexual Assault
$6,994
$45
Robbery
$1,978
$13
Assault
$6,806
$44
Kidnapping
$818
$5
Vehicle Theft
$2,331
$15
Burglary
$4,952
$32
Theft
$6,327
$41
Arson
$401
$3
Vandalism
$6,600
$43
Animal Cruelty
$100
$1
Drug Crimes
$6,165
$40
Identity Theft
$5,020
$33
Total Cost of Crime
$59,346
$385

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Struble, 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 Struble totals $108,270 ($703 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $167,616 ($1,088 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 Struble 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 Struble’s 154 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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Struble 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 Struble residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.539
Robbery
0.4083
Rape
0.7490
Murder
0.0375
Total Violent Crime
2.734 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.933
Vehicle Theft
0.9775
Burglary
3.545
Arson
0.1078
Total Property Crime
12.56 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0876
Drug Crimes
5.412
Vandalism
5.999
Identity Theft
4.211
Animal Cruelty
0.0880
Total "Other" Rate
15.80 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
B+
B
D-
D-
D-
C-
A
D+
C
B-
C-
D
C
D
B
B-
B+
B-
B
A
B
B
B
C
B+
C-
B-
A-
B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Struble 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
F
D
D
D-
D-
D-
C-
A+
A+
F
F
F
A
B+
B+
D
D-
D-
D+
D
D
D
D
D
B+
B
B
C
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, Struble 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 Struble, IA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 71% actual proficiency versus 68% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Struble schools on SchoolGrade

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