Red Oak, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Red Oak Police Department serves the city of Red Oak, IA in Montgomery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 449 violent crimes and 467 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 146.1 per 100k residents, which is 37.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 54.8 per 100k, 66.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 Rate146.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents449 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate54.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents467 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate54.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents291 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 146.1 | D | 449 | 106.2 | +37.6% |
| Property Crime | 54.8 | A | 467 | 163.6 | -66.5% |
| Larceny | 54.8 | A | 291 | 116.4 | -52.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarinda | 21 miles | B 74.8 | B 130.9 | Violent: 48.8% lower Property: 139.0% higher |
| Glenwood | 27 miles | A 19.3 | A 96.5 | Violent: 86.8% lower Property: 76.1% higher |
| Council Bluffs | 28 miles | C 110.9 | D 212.2 | Violent: 24.1% lower Property: 287.2% higher |
| Atlantic | 30 miles | B 88.7 | C 177.5 | Violent: 39.3% lower Property: 223.9% higher |
| Carter Lake | 41 miles | F 240.3 | F 347.1 | Violent: 64.5% higher Property: 533.6% higher |