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Is Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 20,119 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 20,119, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Oconomowoc earns a D+ with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,608 per 100K.

Oconomowoc Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOconomowocWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate208.5334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2313.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate167.0--268.2
Theft Rate1608.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate398.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

209/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2314/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oconomowoc

Violent crime in Oconomowoc is well below the national average. The rate of 208.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2313.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,608 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Oconomowoc Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault167
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary276
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,608
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft398
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oconomowoc Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oconomowoc
208.5
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oconomowoc
2313.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oconomowoc Safety

Is Oconomowoc safe?
Not especially. Oconomowoc earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Oconomowoc?
252.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 208.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2313.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oconomowoc safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oconomowoc's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,608 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oconomowoc?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oconomowoc generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oconomowoc police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oconomowoc?
Crime rates have held steady in Oconomowoc, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Oconomowoc compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Oconomowoc ranks behind about 81% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Oconomowoc to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Oconomowoc?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.2 per-thousand rate put Oconomowoc below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 209 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oconomowoc?
208.5 per 100,000, which is 43% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (167), robbery (47), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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