Winnebago County, IA Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Violent Crime per Capita in Winnebago County

The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Winnebago County residents.

 

Winnebago County, IA Map of Violent Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade
B-
B
Other Crime Grade
C

$2.13 million

Cost of Crime™ for Winnebago County, IA

In 2025, violent crime will cost $430 per household.

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Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Winnebago County 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 B- grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is about the same as that of the average US county. Winnebago County ranks in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 54% of counties but less safe than 46%. This analysis applies only to Winnebago County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The violent crime rate in Winnebago County is 3.440 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Winnebago County residents generally consider the east part of the county to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Winnebago County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 138 in the west areas to 1 in 421 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Winnebago County, IA see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the north part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Winnebago County, IA

The total projected cost of crime in Winnebago County for 2025 is $2,128,350. This translates to approximately $195 per resident and $430 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Winnebago County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 45.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.4%

How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Winnebago County Compared to Other Counties?

Winnebago County, IA: $195
Scott County, IA: $169
Linn County, IA: $139
Iowa: $158
USA: $258

The Cost of Crime per resident in Winnebago County is $195 per year, which is $64 less than the national average and $37 more than Iowa's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Winnebago County:
  • In Scott County, IA, crime costs $169 per person, which is $25 less than in Winnebago County.
  • In Linn County, IA, crime costs $139 per person, which is $56 less than in Winnebago County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Winnebago County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Winnebago County
Cost per Winnebago County Resident
Murder
$773,362
$71
Rape/Sexual Assault
$528,281
$48
Robbery
$101,093
$9
Assault
$725,614
$66
Total Cost of Violent Crime
$2,128,350
$195

The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Winnebago County, 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 Winnebago County totals $7,893,801 ($722 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,022,151 ($917 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 Winnebago County 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 south part of the county has more 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, of which Winnebago County has 3, have the same problem. Of Winnebago County’s 10,931 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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Winnebago County 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 Winnebago County residents in a standard year.

Winnebago County 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 Winnebago County residents in a standard year.

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.311
Robbery
0.2940
Rape
0.7971
Murder
0.0376
Total Violent Crime
3.440 (B-)

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of violent crime in Winnebago County is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Winnebago County.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Winnebago County is similar versus other counties of the same size for violent crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
C
C
C
D
D
D+
D+
D+
D-
C-
C-
C-
C
C
B+
B+
B+
C-
B-
B-
D
D
D
A-
A+
A+
B+
A-
A-

Considering only the violent crime rate, Winnebago County is less safe than the Iowa state average and safer than the national average.

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