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Is Oshkosh, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 67,460 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Oshkosh means there's room for concern. The 226.8 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,132 per 100K.

Oshkosh Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOshkoshWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate403.4334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1864.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate321.0--268.2
Theft Rate1132.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate360.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

403/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1865/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oshkosh

Violent crime in Oshkosh is close to the national average. The rate of 403.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1864.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,132 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 321 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Oshkosh Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault321
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary344
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,132
081% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft360
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oshkosh Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oshkosh
403.4
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oshkosh
1864.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oshkosh Safety

Is Oshkosh safe?
Not especially. Oshkosh earns a C with a crime rate of 226.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Oshkosh?
226.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 403.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1864.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oshkosh safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oshkosh's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,132 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oshkosh?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oshkosh generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oshkosh police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oshkosh?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Oshkosh's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Oshkosh compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Oshkosh ranks behind about 66% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Oshkosh to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Oshkosh?
Bad. A C grade and 226.8 per-thousand rate put Oshkosh below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 403 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oshkosh?
403.4 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (321), robbery (47), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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