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Osceola, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Osceola Police Department serves the city of Osceola, IA in Clarke County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 242 violent crimes and 527 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.1 per 100k residents, which is 50.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 177.2 per 100k, 8.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 A
Annual Rate53.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate177.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents527 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate70.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate88.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents379 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate17.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime53.1A242106.2-50.0%
Property Crime177.2C527163.6+8.3%
Burglary70.9F9924.0+194.9%
Larceny88.6B379116.4-23.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft17.7B3922.2-20.1%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Leon 20 miles
N/A 0.0
A 55.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 68.5% lower
Indianola 24 miles
B 92.7
D 241.1
Violent: 74.5% higher
Property: 36.1% higher
Norwalk 24 miles
A 20.2
A 33.7
Violent: 62.0% lower
Property: 81.0% lower
Carlisle 24 miles
B 69.1
A 92.1
Violent: 30.0% higher
Property: 48.0% lower
Winterset 25 miles
A 18.2
A 18.2
Violent: 65.7% lower
Property: 89.7% lower