Oelwein, IA has a slightly higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is slightly above the US average of 22.7. However, the city has a lower rate of property crime at 31.2 incidents per 1,000 residents, compared to the national average of 35.4. This trend shows that while there may be some safety concerns in Oelwein, IA, the overall crime rate is on par with the rest of the country. It is important for local law enforcement to continue to monitor and address any issues, in order to maintain a safe and secure community for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Oelwein violent crime is 26.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Oelwein property crime is 31.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.