Theft per Capita in 52551
The map below shows theft per 1,000 52551 residents.
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C
Overall Crime Grade™
B- |
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C+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
D+ |
Fact
A crime occurs every 15 days 7 hours (on average) in 52551.
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Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in 52551 in green. The most dangerous areas in 52551 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 52551, IA Safe?
The C grade means the rate of theft is slightly higher than the average US zip. 52551 is in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning 61% of zip codes are safer and 39% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 52551's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.
The rate of theft in 52551 is 11.81 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 52551 generally consider the west part of the zip to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of theft in 52551 may be as high as 1 in 36 in the northeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 578 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 northeast parts of 52551, IA: about 5 per year. The southeast part of 52551 has fewer cases of theft with only 0 in a typical year.
Interpreting the Theft Maps
When looking at the theft map for 52551, 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 few retail establishments in 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 52551 residents who live there.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 52551 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 52551 has 0, have the same problem. Of 52551’s 828 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 52551 residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.537 |
Robbery |
0.4019 |
Rape |
0.7802 |
Murder |
0.0674 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.786 (B-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
11.81 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.2746 |
Burglary |
1.945 |
Arson |
0.1675 |
Total Property Crime |
14.20 (C+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1124 |
Drug Crimes |
3.978 |
Vandalism |
5.679 |
Identity Theft |
1.935 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0737 |
Total "Other" Rate |
11.78 (D+) |
Individual 52551 Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes
Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of theft in 52551 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 52551.
Nearby Zip | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Theft Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
D | C+ | D | D- | |
B | A | B+ | B | |
C- | B | C- | C- | |
D+ | D+ | C+ | B- | |
A- | A- | A | A- | |
B+ | A- | A | A | |
B- | A+ | B | C+ | |
B | C+ | B | B | |
D | D+ | C- | D+ | |
B | A- | B | B |
Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations
52551 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
F | D | D | F | |
A- | A | A | A- | |
B+ | C+ | C+ | A- | |
F | F | F | F | |
B | B+ | B+ | A- | |
C- | C | C | B- | |
D+ | C- | C- | C- | |
C | D | D | B | |
C+ | C- | C- | B | |
C+ | C+ | C+ | B |
Considering only the theft rate, 52551 is less safe than the Iowa state average and as safe as the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 52551, IA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 52551 schools on SchoolGrade
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