Blakesburg, IA Vandalism Rates and Vandalism Maps

Crime Grade's vandalism map shows the safest places in Blakesburg in green. The most dangerous areas in Blakesburg 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 Blakesburg, IA Safe from Vandalism?

The B- grade means the rate of vandalism is slightly lower than the average US city. Blakesburg is in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning 45% of cities are safer and 55% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Blakesburg's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of vandalism in Blakesburg is 3.346 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Blakesburg generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of vandalism in Blakesburg may be as high as 1 in 246 in the central neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 378 in the southwest part of the city.

By a simple count ignoring population, more vandalism occurs in the central parts of Blakesburg, IA: about 1 per year. The southwest part of Blakesburg has fewer cases of vandalism with only 0 in a typical year.

How Blakesburg's Vandalism Rate Compares

The chart below compares the vandalism rate in Blakesburg to the Iowa state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

Considering only the vandalism rate, Blakesburg is safer than the Iowa state average and safer than the national average.

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Vandalism in Blakesburg, IA

Vandalism is projected to cost the residents of Blakesburg about $21,726 in 2025, or roughly $24 per resident. This is part of Blakesburg's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Blakesburg, including every crime type and how Blakesburg compares to other cities.

Interpreting the Vandalism Map

Remember that vandalism rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading Blakesburg's crime maps on the Blakesburg overall crime page.

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Individual Blakesburg Crime Maps & Stats

Vandalism Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vandalism Crime Grade
Munterville, IA	A+	A	A+	A-
Cliffland, IA	C+	C	B-	C
Dudley, IA	A+	A+	A+	A
Ottumwa Junction, IA	A-	A-	A-	A-
Unionville, IA	A-	A-	A-	B+
Chillicothe, IA	A+	A	A+	A
Avery, IA	A+	A+	A+	A
Drakesville, IA	A-	A+	A-	B+
Ottumwa, IA	D+	D	C-	D-
Albia, IA	B-	B+	A-	C-

Vandalism in City with Similar Populations

Blakesburg is lower versus other cities of the same size for vandalism. The table below compares vandalism in cities with comparable overall population.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vandalism Crime Grade
Gates, OR	C	D+	D+	B-
Simla, CO	D	D-	D-	C-
Smithville, AR	C-	D-	D-	D+
Hooker, CA	C+	D	D	A
Snead, AL	C	B	B	C+
South Washington, IN	B-	A	A	B+
Hartland, IL	B+	B	B	B-
Hartford, AR	F	F	F	D+
Happy Camp, CA	F	F	F	C
Grandin, MO	B+	B	B	B-

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Blakesburg, IA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 53% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Blakesburg schools on SchoolGrade

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