Theft per Capita in 50003
The map below shows theft per 1,000 50003 residents.
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A+
Overall Crime Grade™
B+ |
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A+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
B+ |
Fact
A crime occurs every 2 days 18 hours (on average) in 50003.
300%
Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system.
Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in 50003 in green. The most dangerous areas in 50003 are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.
Is 50003, IA Safe?
The A+ grade means the rate of theft is much lower than the average US zip. 50003 is in the 97th percentile for safety, meaning 3% of zip codes are safer and 97% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 50003's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.
The rate of theft in 50003 is 2.741 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 50003 generally consider the west part of the zip to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of theft in 50003 may be as high as 1 in 131 in the northwest neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 497 in the west part of the zip. See the section on interpreting the theft map, however, because comparing rates for theft or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.
By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the central parts of 50003, IA: about 10 per year. The south part of 50003 has fewer cases of theft with only 1 in a typical year.
Interpreting the Theft Maps
When looking at the theft map for 50003, remember that the rate of theft per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the central part of the zip. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the theft rate map do not always indicate danger for 50003 residents who live there.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 50003 has 0, 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 50003 has 1, have the same problem. Of 50003’s 11,357 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All theft rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 50003 residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.312 |
Robbery |
0.1575 |
Rape |
0.7308 |
Murder |
0.0078 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.208 (B+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
2.741 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.5201 |
Burglary |
0.8226 |
Arson |
0.0765 |
Total Property Crime |
4.160 (A+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0712 |
Drug Crimes |
2.827 |
Vandalism |
1.585 |
Identity Theft |
0.6026 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0591 |
Total "Other" Rate |
5.145 (B+) |
Individual 50003 Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes
Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of theft in 50003 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 50003.
Nearby Zip | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Theft Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A+ | A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A | C | A+ | A+ | |
A- | C- | A+ | A+ | |
A+ | A | A+ | A+ | |
A | A+ | A | A+ | |
A- | A- | A- | A- | |
A | A | A- | A- | |
A | D+ | A+ | A+ | |
B- | B | C+ | C+ | |
C+ | D+ | B- | B |
Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations
50003 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for theft. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.
Similar Zip | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Theft Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B- | A+ | A+ | B- | |
F | F | F | F | |
C | C- | C- | B- | |
B+ | B- | B- | A- | |
A- | B+ | B+ | B | |
B- | B+ | B+ | C+ | |
A | A+ | A+ | A | |
A- | A+ | A+ | A- | |
C+ | B | B | C | |
C- | C- | C- | C- |
Considering only the theft rate, 50003 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 50003, IA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 75% actual proficiency versus 66% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 50003 schools on SchoolGrade
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