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Is Oskaloosa, Iowa Safe?

Population 11,493 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,493, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Oskaloosa earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,240 per 100K.

Oskaloosa Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOskaloosaIowa AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate349.7332.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2064.02075.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate200.0--268.2
Theft Rate1240.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate223.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

241.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

350/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2064/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oskaloosa

Violent crime in Oskaloosa is close to the national average. The rate of 349.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2064.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,240 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Oskaloosa Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault200
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary282
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,240
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft223
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Oskaloosa Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oskaloosa
349.7
State
332.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oskaloosa
2064.0
State
2075.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oskaloosa Safety

Is Oskaloosa safe?
Not especially. Oskaloosa earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Oskaloosa?
241.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 349.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2064.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oskaloosa safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oskaloosa's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,240 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oskaloosa?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oskaloosa generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oskaloosa police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oskaloosa?
Crime rates have held steady in Oskaloosa, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Oskaloosa compare to other cities in Iowa?
Below average for the state. Oskaloosa ranks behind about 66% of Iowa cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Oskaloosa to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Oskaloosa?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.4 per-thousand rate put Oskaloosa below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 350 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oskaloosa?
349.7 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (200), robbery (67), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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