Oelwein, IA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Oelwein, IA demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (61.2% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 49 incidents suggests Oelwein maintains good community safety standards.
Oelwein demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1958620, a total of 49 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 29 incidents, primarily categorized as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent, with 16 incidents, broken down into "Larceny/Theft Offenses" (8 incidents), "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (7 incidents), and "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (1 incident). Other crime categories include sex offenses (1 incident of "Kidnapping/Abduction"), robbery (1 incident), and other offenses (2 incidents of "Arson"). The assault category is the most significant, with 29 incidents. The subcategory "Assault Offenses" appears twice, with counts of 1 and 28, suggesting a potential data entry issue or a need for further clarification on the types of assault being recorded. Property crime is also notable, with larceny/theft being the most common type. The remaining categories (sex offenses, robbery, and other) have relatively low incident counts compared to assault and property crime.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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