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Crime & Safety in Ottumwa, IA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Ottumwa has a violent crime rate of 547 per 100,000 residents, 44% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 445.1 per 100,000, robbery at 20.4, rape at 73.5. The murder rate is 8.2 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,120 per 100,000, 110% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,055, burglary at 743, vehicle theft at 323 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 3 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Ottumwa receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Ottumwa vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent547.2/100K
44% above US avg
Murder8.2/100K
30% above US avg
Rape73.5/100K
Robbery20.4/100K
Assault445.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,120.4/100K
110% above US avg
Burglary743.2/100K
Theft3,054.6/100K
Vehicle Theft322.6/100K
Arson44.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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