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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$73,356

Cost of Crime™ for White Elm, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $793 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. White Elm ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of cities but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to White Elm's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in White Elm is 16.29 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. White Elm Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in White Elm varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 59 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 71 in the east.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in White Elm, IA

The total projected cost of crime in White Elm for 2025 is $73,356. This translates to approximately $297 per resident and $793 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in White Elm. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in White Elm Compared to Other Cities?

White Elm, IA:	$297
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Iowa:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in White Elm is $297 per year, which is $167 less than the national average and $29 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to White Elm:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $245 more than in White Elm.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $152 less than in White Elm

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to White Elm	Cost per White Elm Resident
Murder	$29,296	$119
Rape/Sexual Assault	$11,880	$48
Robbery	$2,373	$10
Assault	$4,010	$16
Kidnapping	$1,054	$4
Vehicle Theft	$1,092	$4
Burglary	$1,628	$7
Theft	$6,897	$28
Arson	$1,021	$4
Vandalism	$10,147	$41
Animal Cruelty	$100	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,699	$15
Identity Theft	$161	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$73,356	$297

The Intangible Cost of Crime in White Elm, 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 White Elm totals $253,057 ($1,025 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $326,413 ($1,322 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 White Elm 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 White Elm’s 247 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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White Elm 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 White Elm residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5652
Robbery	0.3054
Rape	0.7933
Murder	0.0631
Total Violent Crime	1.727 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.391
Vehicle Theft	0.2856
Burglary	0.7266
Arson	0.1711
Total Property Crime	6.575 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0704
Drug Crimes	2.024
Vandalism	5.750
Identity Theft	0.0841
Animal Cruelty	0.0548
Total "Other" Rate	7.984 (C+)

Individual White Elm Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Selma, IA	D	C+	D
Troy, IA	A-	A-	A
Eldon, IA	D+	D+	C
Floris, IA	A-	B+	A-
Leando, IA	A	B	A+
Douds, IA	D-	C	D-
Bloomfield, IA	B-	B	B-
Pulaski, IA	C-	A+	C-
Agency, IA	B-	C+	B-
Milton, IA	A-	A	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

White Elm 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
Graceham, MD	B-	C	C
South Bridgton, ME	A-	A+	A+
Sorgho, KY	A	A+	A+
Sodville, TX	C	C	C
Sobol, OK	C	C-	C-
Smyrna Center, ME	A	A+	A+
Haigler, NE	D-	C-	C-
Smithville Center, NY	A+	A+	A+
Smithland, IN	A	A+	A+
Griffith Creek, TN	C	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, White Elm 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 White Elm, IA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See White Elm schools on SchoolGrade

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