Ottumwa, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ottumwa Police Department serves the city of Ottumwa, IA in Wapello County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,768 violent crimes and 4,555 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 163.7 per 100k residents, which is 54.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 199.7 per 100k, 22.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 163.7 | D | 2768 | 106.2 | +54.2% |
| Property Crime | 199.7 | D | 4555 | 163.6 | +22.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.0 | A | 696 | 22.3 | -46.2% |
| Burglary | 55.9 | F | 789 | 24.0 | +132.7% |
| Larceny | 139.8 | D | 3283 | 116.4 | +20.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.0 | A | 441 | 22.2 | -82.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield | 18 miles | B 71.2 | A 35.6 | Violent: 56.5% lower Property: 82.2% lower |
| Albia | 21 miles | B 81.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 50.1% lower Property: N/A |
| Fairfield | 22 miles | B 95.0 | A 52.8 | Violent: 42.0% lower Property: 73.6% lower |
| Oskaloosa | 23 miles | C 113.5 | A 87.3 | Violent: 30.7% lower Property: 56.3% lower |
| Sigourney | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |