Pacific Junction, IA Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Violent Crime per Capita in Pacific Junction

The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Pacific Junction residents.

 

Pacific Junction, IA Map of Violent Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade
A
B+
Other Crime Grade
B+

$103,503

Cost of Crime™ for Pacific Junction, IA

In 2025, violent crime will cost $278 per household.

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Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Pacific Junction in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

The A grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Pacific Junction ranks in the 89th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 89% of cities but less safe than 11%. This analysis applies only to Pacific Junction's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The violent crime rate in Pacific Junction is 1.541 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pacific Junction residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Pacific Junction varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 365 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 747 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Pacific Junction, IA see the most incidents - about 0 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pacific Junction, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Pacific Junction for 2025 is $103,503. This translates to approximately $100 per resident and $278 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Pacific Junction. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 16.3%

How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Pacific Junction Compared to Other Cities?

Pacific Junction, IA: $100
Denison, IA: $286
Norwalk, IA: $78
Iowa: $158
USA: $258

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pacific Junction is $100 per year, which is $158 less than the national average and $58 less than Iowa's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pacific Junction:
  • In Denison, IA, crime costs $286 per person, which is $186 more than in Pacific Junction.
  • In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $78 per person, which is $23 less than in Pacific Junction

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Pacific Junction for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Pacific Junction
Cost per Pacific Junction Resident
Murder
$35,251
$34
Rape/Sexual Assault
$43,197
$42
Robbery
$4,414
$4
Assault
$20,642
$20
Total Cost of Violent Crime
$103,503
$100

The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Pacific Junction, IA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Pacific Junction totals $448,388 ($434 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $551,891 ($535 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Violent Crime Maps

When interpreting the Pacific Junction violent crime map, keep in mind that violent crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Pacific Junction’s 1,032 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Pacific Junction Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Pacific Junction residents in a standard year.

Pacific Junction Violent Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Pacific Junction residents in a standard year.

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.6965
Robbery
0.1360
Rape
0.6903
Murder
0.0182
Total Violent Crime
1.541 (A)

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of violent crime in Pacific Junction is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Pacific Junction.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
B+
B+
A
B+
A
A-
B+
A
A
A+
A-
B
D
A-
C
C+
C-
B
B+
B-
B+
B+
B+
A-
B-
A-
C+
B
C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pacific Junction is lower versus other cities of the same size for violent crime. 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
C
D-
D-
A
A+
A+
B
B+
B+
C
C+
C+
A
A+
A+
A-
B-
B-
C+
D
D
C
C+
C+
C+
C-
C-
C-
D
D

Considering only the violent crime rate, Pacific Junction is safer than the Iowa state average and safer than the national average.

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