Mahaska County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mahaska County in IA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 947 violent crimes and 1,065 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.7 per 100k residents, which is 43.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.4 per 100k, 63.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate59.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents947 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate59.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,065 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate29.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents692 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate29.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents122 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 59.7 | A | 947 | 106.2 | -43.8% |
| Property Crime | 59.4 | A | 1065 | 163.6 | -63.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.9 | B | 57 | 3.5 | -17.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 9 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.9 | A | 199 | 22.3 | -86.9% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 233 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 29.8 | A | 692 | 116.4 | -74.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.6 | D | 122 | 22.2 | +33.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mahaska County Sheriff's Office
Oskaloosa Police Department
Oskaloosa, IA