Wapello County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wapello County in IA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,122 violent crimes and 4,977 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 142.6 per 100k residents, which is 34.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 155.5 per 100k, 4.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 DAnnual Rate142.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,122 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents796 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate155.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,977 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate43.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents948 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate105.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,492 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents485 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 142.6 | D | 3122 | 106.2 | +34.3% |
| Property Crime | 155.5 | C | 4977 | 163.6 | -4.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 159 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 43 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.0 | A | 796 | 22.3 | -73.1% |
| Burglary | 43.1 | F | 948 | 24.0 | +79.6% |
| Larceny | 105.3 | C | 3492 | 116.4 | -9.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.1 | A | 485 | 22.2 | -68.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wapello County Sheriff's Office
Ottumwa Police Department
Ottumwa, IA