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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$169,236

Cost of Crime™ for Templeton, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $629 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Templeton ranks in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 66% of cities but less safe than 34%. This analysis applies only to Templeton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Templeton is 19.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Templeton Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Templeton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 50 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Templeton, IA see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Templeton, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Templeton for 2025 is $169,236. This translates to approximately $271 per resident and $629 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Templeton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%

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

Templeton, IA:	$271
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Templeton is $271 per year, which is $193 less than the national average and $54 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Templeton:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $270 more than in Templeton.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $126 less than in Templeton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Templeton	Cost per Templeton Resident
Murder	$29,302	$47
Rape/Sexual Assault	$29,654	$48
Robbery	$8,943	$14
Assault	$26,067	$42
Kidnapping	$2,722	$4
Vehicle Theft	$1,295	$2
Burglary	$5,797	$9
Theft	$16,252	$26
Arson	$1,902	$3
Vandalism	$7,214	$12
Animal Cruelty	$459	$1
Drug Crimes	$20,548	$33
Identity Theft	$19,080	$31
Total Cost of Crime	$169,236	$271

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Templeton, 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 Templeton totals $348,251 ($558 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $517,487 ($829 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 Templeton 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 Templeton’s 624 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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Templeton 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 Templeton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.455
Robbery	0.4556
Rape	0.7838
Murder	0.0250
Total Violent Crime	2.719 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.029
Vehicle Theft	0.1341
Burglary	1.024
Arson	0.1262
Total Property Crime	6.314 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0719
Drug Crimes	4.452
Vandalism	1.618
Identity Theft	3.950
Animal Cruelty	0.0994
Total "Other" Rate	10.19 (C-)

Individual Templeton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Roselle, IA	D+	C+	D+
Dedham, IA	B	B-	B+
Gray, IA	C+	C	B+
Manning, IA	C	D+	B-
Halbur, IA	D+	C+	D+
Willey, IA	B	A	B-
Ross, IA	C+	C-	B+
Aspinwall, IA	B	B-	B-
Carroll, IA	C+	C-	B-
Maple River, IA	B	A	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Templeton 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
Topeka, MS	B-	A+	A+
Duffau, TX	C+	C-	C-
Dwight, NE	B	B+	B+
East Andover, NH	B	A-	A-
Tacoma, CO	F	F	F
Tanglewood Acres, CO	F	D	D
Taylorsville, TN	B	C+	C+
Tihonet, MA	A-	C+	C+
Tipton Ford, MO	C+	C+	C+
Todds Mill, IL	A-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Templeton 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 Templeton, IA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 69% actual proficiency versus 64% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Templeton schools on SchoolGrade

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