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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$355,052

Cost of Crime™ for University Heights, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $603 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. University Heights ranks in the 79th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 79% of cities but less safe than 21%. This analysis applies only to University Heights's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in University Heights is 15.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. University Heights Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in University Heights varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 82 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of University Heights, IA see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in University Heights, IA

The total projected cost of crime in University Heights for 2025 is $355,052. This translates to approximately $253 per resident and $603 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in University Heights. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in University Heights Compared to Other Cities?

University Heights, IA:	$253
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in University Heights is $253 per year, which is $211 less than the national average and $72 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to University Heights:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $288 more than in University Heights.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $108 less than in University Heights

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to University Heights	Cost per University Heights Resident
Murder	$113,210	$81
Rape/Sexual Assault	$60,297	$43
Robbery	$6,505	$5
Assault	$24,329	$17
Kidnapping	$3,935	$3
Vehicle Theft	$18,726	$13
Burglary	$27,436	$20
Theft	$39,062	$28
Arson	$4,046	$3
Vandalism	$42,034	$30
Animal Cruelty	$396	$0
Drug Crimes	$11,836	$8
Identity Theft	$3,241	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$355,052	$253

The Intangible Cost of Crime in University Heights, 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 University Heights totals $1,047,613 ($747 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,402,665 ($1,000 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 University Heights 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, of which University Heights has 1, have the same problem. Of University Heights’s 1,402 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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University Heights 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 University Heights residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6042
Robbery	0.1475
Rape	0.7093
Murder	0.0430
Total Violent Crime	1.504 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.380
Vehicle Theft	0.8625
Burglary	2.158
Arson	0.1195
Total Property Crime	8.519 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0463
Drug Crimes	1.141
Vandalism	4.197
Identity Theft	0.2986
Animal Cruelty	0.0382
Total "Other" Rate	5.721 (B)

Individual University Heights Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Iowa City, IA	B-	B-	C+
Coralville, IA	C	C+	C-
Hills, IA	C+	B-	C+
Tiffin, IA	B+	A	A-
North Liberty, IA	A-	A-	A-
Morse, IA	B+	A	B+
Sharon Center, IA	B-	D+	A
Oasis, IA	B-	B-	B
Downey, IA	B-	B+	C+
Solon, IA	A	A+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

University Heights 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
Jewett, TX	F	D-	D-
Ralph, AL	B	B+	B+
Martinsville, OH	A-	A	A
Lyme, NH	B+	A+	A+
Lowry City, MO	D+	D-	D-
Londonderry, VT	B	A-	A-
Lennon Crossroads, NC	B-	C	C
Lamy, NM	F	D-	D-
Lake Kiowa, TX	B-	B-	B-
Koran, LA	C-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, University Heights 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 University Heights, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 65% actual proficiency versus 58% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See University Heights schools on SchoolGrade

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