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

Crime per Capita in Willey

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

 

Willey, IA Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

A
B-
Other Crime Grade
C+

$70,064

Cost of Crime™ for Willey, IA

In 2025, crime will cost $725 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Willey ranks in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 62% of cities but less safe than 38%. This analysis applies only to Willey's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Willey is 20.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Willey Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Willey varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 41 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 79 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Willey, IA see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Willey, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Willey for 2025 is $70,064. This translates to approximately $265 per resident and $725 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Willey. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

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

Willey, IA: $265
Shenandoah, IA: $542
Norwalk, IA: $145
Iowa: $326
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Willey is $265 per year, which is $199 less than the national average and $60 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Willey:
  • In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $276 more than in Willey.
  • In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $120 less than in Willey

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Willey for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Willey
Cost per Willey Resident
Murder
$16,948
$64
Rape/Sexual Assault
$12,498
$47
Robbery
$2,368
$9
Assault
$3,688
$14
Kidnapping
$1,235
$5
Vehicle Theft
$1,774
$7
Burglary
$3,750
$14
Theft
$11,478
$43
Arson
$550
$2
Vandalism
$6,536
$25
Animal Cruelty
$91
$0
Drug Crimes
$8,943
$34
Identity Theft
$205
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$70,064
$265

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Willey, 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 Willey totals $174,398 ($661 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $244,462 ($926 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 Willey 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 Willey’s 264 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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Willey 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 Willey residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.4864
Robbery
0.2851
Rape
0.7808
Murder
0.0342
Total Violent Crime
1.586 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.395
Vehicle Theft
0.4339
Burglary
1.566
Arson
0.0863
Total Property Crime
10.48 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0772
Drug Crimes
4.580
Vandalism
3.466
Identity Theft
0.1002
Animal Cruelty
0.0466
Total "Other" Rate
8.269 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Willey 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
C
D+
D+
C-
D
D
A+
A-
A-
D+
C+
C+
B+
A
A
D+
D-
D-
A-
A
A
B-
A-
A-
A
A+
A+
C-
D+
D+

Considering only the crime rate, Willey 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 Willey, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 61% actual proficiency versus 61% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Willey schools on SchoolGrade

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