Oakland, IA has a surprisingly low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to the latest statistics, the city's violent crime rate is 13.9, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Oakland can feel relatively safe and secure in their community. However, the property crime rate in Oakland is slightly higher than the national average, at 16.3 compared to 35.4. This could be attributed to a number of factors, such as the city's smaller population and rural location. Overall, while there may be some incidents of crime in Oakland, it is generally considered a safe and peaceful place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Oakland violent crime is 13.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Oakland property crime is 16.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Oakland, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Atlantic, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Atlantic, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.