Is Ottumwa, Iowa a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Ottumwa, IA

Is Ottumwa, Iowa safe place to live?
Is Ottumwa, Iowa a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Ottumwa? What is the crime rate in Ottumwa city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Ottumwa, Iowa is 107% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Ottumwa is 144% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Ottumwa is 100% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 107 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 26 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    1179
    Violent : 230
    Property : 949
    Total Crime
    107% NAT. AVG.
    142% STATE AVG.
    4853.2 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    144% NAT. AVG.
    212% STATE AVG.
    946.8 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    100% NAT. AVG.
    130% STATE AVG.
    3906.5 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Ottumwa
    Violent crime
    1 in 107
    Property crime
    1 in 26
    Robbery
    1 in 2042
    Burglary
    1 in 133
    Assault
    1 in 122
    Car Theft
    1 in 263
    Ottumwa : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Iowa 3 4 8 4 7
    In USA 274 334 239 385 359
    Ottumwa : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Iowa 1 18 10 1 15
    In USA 172 330 666 130 464

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Ottumwa
    		Iowa
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 230 946.8 303.49 387.8
    Murder 0 0 3.51 6.5
    Robbery 12 49.4 29.81 73.9
    Assault 201 827.4 229.43 279.7
    Rape 17 70 40.75 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Ottumwa
    		 Iowa
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 949 3906.5 1698.24 1,958.2
    Burglary 184 757.4 371.07 314.2
    Larceny 672 2766.2 1130.09 1,398
    Car Theft 93 382.8 197.09 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison