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Is Oak Creek, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 38,296 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 38,296, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Oak Creek earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,788 per 100K.

Oak Creek Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOak CreekWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate241.6334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2107.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate147.0--268.2
Theft Rate1788.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate300.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

242/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2107/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oak Creek

Violent crime in Oak Creek is below the national average. The rate of 241.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2107.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,788 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Oak Creek Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault147
055% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary256
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,788
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft300
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oak Creek Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oak Creek
241.6
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oak Creek
2107.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Creek Safety

Is Oak Creek safe?
Not especially. Oak Creek earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Oak Creek?
234.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 241.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2107.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oak Creek safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oak Creek's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,788 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oak Creek?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oak Creek generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oak Creek police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oak Creek?
No. Crime in Oak Creek has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Oak Creek compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Oak Creek ranks behind about 77% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Oak Creek to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Oak Creek?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.9 per-thousand rate put Oak Creek below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 242 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oak Creek?
241.6 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (147), robbery (51), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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