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Sheldon, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Sheldon Police Department serves the city of Sheldon, IA in O'Brien, Sioux County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 240 violent crimes and 250 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 91.8 per 100k residents, which is 13.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 18.4 per 100k, 88.8% 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 B
Annual Rate91.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents240 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate18.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate55.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate18.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents250 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate18.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime91.8B240106.2-13.6%
Property Crime18.4A250163.6-88.8%
Rape18.4F183.5+419.2%
Aggravated Assault55.1F8222.3+147.5%
Burglary18.4B6324.0-23.6%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Orange City 22 miles
N/A 0.0
A 31.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 73.2% higher
Cherokee 23 miles
C 118.2
A 19.7
Violent: 28.8% higher
Property: 7.3% higher
Spencer 25 miles
B 78.5
C 165.7
Violent: 14.5% lower
Property: 802.4% higher
Sioux Center 28 miles
A 47.0
A 47.0
Violent: 48.8% lower
Property: 155.8% higher
Le Mars 34 miles
B 75.4
A 56.5
Violent: 17.9% lower
Property: 208.0% higher