Fayette County, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Fayette County in IA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 464 violent crimes and 488 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.5 per 100k residents, which is 67.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 8.8 per 100k, 94.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny 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 Rate34.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents464 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents488 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents277 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime34.5A464106.2-67.5%
Property Crime8.8A488163.6-94.6%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A243.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A25.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A17422.3-100.0%
Burglary5.8A14824.0-76.1%
Larceny3.0A277116.4-97.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A5622.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Fayette County Sheriff's Office

Oelwein Police Department

Oelwein, IA

West Union Police Department

West Union, IA