52228, IA Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Theft per Capita in 52228

The map below shows theft per 1,000 52228 residents.

 

52228, IA Map of Theft Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A+
A
Other Crime Grade
B
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A crime occurs every 7 days 18 hours (on average) in 52228.

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Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in 52228 in green. The most dangerous areas in 52228 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 52228, IA Safe?

The A+ grade means the rate of theft is much lower than the average US zip. 52228 is in the 93rd percentile for safety, meaning 7% of zip codes are safer and 93% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 52228's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of theft in 52228 is 3.725 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 52228 generally consider the northeast part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in 52228 may be as high as 1 in 111 in the southeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 500 in the northeast 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 52228, IA: about 4 per year. The east part of 52228 has fewer cases of theft with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Theft Maps

When looking at the theft map for 52228, 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 northeast 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 52228 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 52228 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 52228 has 1, have the same problem. Of 52228’s 3,333 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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52228 Crime Breakdown

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 52228 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.2606
Robbery
0.1112
Rape
0.7624
Murder
0.0154
Total Violent Crime
1.150 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
3.725
Vehicle Theft
1.543
Burglary
1.098
Arson
0.0725
Total Property Crime
6.438 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0688
Drug Crimes
3.864
Vandalism
2.390
Identity Theft
0.0972
Animal Cruelty
0.0851
Total "Other" Rate
6.505 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of theft in 52228 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 52228.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Theft Crime Grade
A-
A-
A
A
C
C
C
C+
C+
B-
B-
B+
A+
A-
A+
A+
F
F
F
F
A
A-
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A
B
A+
A+
C
C
C
C+
A+
B+
A+
A+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

52228 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
A
A+
A+
A
B+
A
A
B+
C
B+
B+
A-
C-
D
D
B
C-
D+
D+
D
B+
A-
A-
A-
B
B+
B+
C
B+
B+
B+
C
D
D-
D-
D-
A
A
A
B

Considering only the theft rate, 52228 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 52228, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 63% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 52228 schools on SchoolGrade

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