Decorah, IA crime snapshot: safety grade B, violent crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Somewhat Safe
per 1000 residents
Decorah, IA demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (48.6% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 37 incidents suggests Decorah maintains good community safety standards.
Decorah demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1919405, a detailed analysis reveals the following crime landscape: The total crime count is 37. Property crime constitutes a significant portion with a total count of 16, broken down into Larceny/Theft Offenses (7), Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (6), Stolen Property Offenses (2), and Burglary/Breaking & Entering (1). Assault is another major category, accounting for 18 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Sex offenses are relatively low, with only 1 incident reported. The "others" category includes 2 Fraud Offenses. To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data points are needed. The city and state name associated with GEOID 16000US1919405 are required to determine the population and median income. These figures are essential for calculating the crime rate per 100k population, which is a standard metric for comparing crime levels across different areas. Without the population data, it's impossible to calculate the crime rate per 100k. Similarly, the violent crime rate and property crime rate cannot be determined without knowing the total population. The safety score and safety grade are subjective assessments that typically rely on a combination of crime statistics, community factors, and resident surveys, none of which are available in the provided data. Crime map data, which usually involves visualizing crime incidents on a map, and zip codes data are also not included in the provided JSON. In summary, while the provided data offers a snapshot of crime categories and their frequencies, a complete safety profile requires additional information such as population, location details (city, state, zip codes), and potentially other socio-economic indicators.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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