Oskaloosa, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Oskaloosa Police Department serves the city of Oskaloosa, IA in Mahaska County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 735 violent crimes and 852 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 113.5 per 100k residents, which is 6.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 87.3 per 100k, 46.6% 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 CAnnual Rate113.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents735 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate87.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents852 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate78.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents589 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 113.5 | C | 735 | 106.2 | +6.9% |
| Property Crime | 87.3 | A | 852 | 163.6 | -46.6% |
| Rape | 8.7 | F | 54 | 3.5 | +146.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.7 | A | 148 | 22.3 | -60.8% |
| Larceny | 78.6 | B | 589 | 116.4 | -32.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.7 | A | 86 | 22.2 | -60.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella | 16 miles | A 45.9 | A 101.0 | Violent: 59.5% lower Property: 15.7% higher |
| Albia | 21 miles | B 81.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 28.0% lower Property: N/A |
| Ottumwa | 23 miles | D 163.7 | D 199.7 | Violent: 44.3% higher Property: 128.7% higher |
| Sigourney | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Knoxville | 24 miles | A 54.1 | B 108.2 | Violent: 52.3% lower Property: 24.0% higher |