West Branch, IA Theft Rates and Theft Maps

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

The C grade means the rate of theft is slightly higher than the average US city. West Branch is in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning 56% of cities are safer and 44% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to West Branch's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of theft in West Branch is 9.832 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in West Branch generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in West Branch may be as high as 1 in 67 in the west neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 193 in the north part of the city. 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 northwest parts of West Branch, IA: about 15 per year. The south part of West Branch has fewer cases of theft with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Theft Maps

When looking at the theft map for West Branch, 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 city. 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 West Branch residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which West Branch 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 West Branch has 0, have the same problem. Of West Branch’s 3,597 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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West Branch 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 West Branch residents in a standard year.

Individual West Branch Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of theft in West Branch is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to West Branch.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
Oasis, IA	B-	B-	B	B
Springdale, IA	C-	D+	C	C
Downey, IA	B-	B+	C+	C
Cedar Bluff, IA	B-	B-	C+	C
West Liberty, IA	C+	B-	C	C-
Morse, IA	B+	A	B+	A-
Rochester, IA	C	C-	C+	C+
Iowa City, IA	B-	B-	C+	C+
University Heights, IA	A-	A	B+	A-
Atalissa, IA	C	D	B-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West Branch is higher versus other cities of the same size for theft. 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	Theft Crime Grade
Wilson, NY	A+	A-	A-	A+
South Whitley, IN	C+	A	A	D+
Sutherland, VA	C+	B+	B+	C+
Swepsonville, NC	B-	B+	B+	C+
Trail Creek, IN	C	C	C	C
Alexandria, OH	A-	B+	B+	B
Van Wyck, SC	C-	D+	D+	A-
Juliette, GA	B+	B+	B+	C+
Veedersburg, IN	B+	A-	A-	A-
Weidman, MI	B	D+	D+	B

Considering only the theft rate, West Branch is as safe as 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 West Branch, IA average SchoolGrade of A, with 61% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See West Branch schools on SchoolGrade

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