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Wapello County, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Wapello County in IA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county 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. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate163.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,768 (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

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents696 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate199.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,555 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate55.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents789 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate139.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,283 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents441 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime163.7D2768106.2+54.2%
Property Crime199.7D4555163.6+22.0%
Homicide0.0A70.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A1513.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A435.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault12.0A69622.3-46.2%
Burglary55.9F78924.0+132.7%
Larceny139.8D3283116.4+20.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft4.0A44122.2-82.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Ottumwa Police Department

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