Oswego, KS Crime Rates

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73%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
83%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
71%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleOswego/100k peopleKansas/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime10n/a (estimate)6142,5242,281
Murder0n/a0.04.65.7
Rape0n/a0.044.338.0
Robbery0n/a0.031.366.5
Assault1n/a61.4349.5264.1
Violent crime1n/a (estimate)61430364
Burglary1n/a61.4293.2250.7
Theft7n/a430.01,561.11,347.2
Vehicle theft1n/a61.4239.5318.7
Property crime9n/a (estimate)5532,0941,917

Oswego crime map



The Oswego crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Oswego as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Oswego crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Oswego crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Oswego crime rates are 73% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Oswego are 83% lower than the national average
      • In Oswego you have a 1 in 163 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Oswego is safer than 56% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Oswego has decreased by 55%

      Oswego, KS Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Kansas has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Kansas has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Oswego each year?
      • 4. Is the Oswego crime rate higher or lower than the Kansas average?
      • 5. Oswego is safer than 72% of all other cities in Kansas.
       
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      Daily Crime In Oswego (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Oswego

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Oswego is 1 in 1628
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Oswego is 1 in 181
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Oswego is 1 in 163

      Year Over Year Crime In Oswego (per 100,000 people)

      Oswego police department

      Item Oswego Kansas National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)55,262558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.72.53.3
      There are a total of 5 Oswego police officers. This results in 2.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 10.4% greater than the Kansas average and 16% less than the National average.

      Sex offenders in Kansas

      State Total offenders Kansas /100K National /100K
      Kansas9,632349266
      There are a total of 9,632 sex offenders in Kansas. This yields a total of 349 sex offenders in Kansas per 100,000 residents which is 31% greater than the national average.

      Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

      City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
      Altamont, KS1,0552009761,177
      Chetopa, KS1,1582291,1171,347
      Columbus, KS3,0624192,0622,481
      Edna, KS3625572,7113,268
      Roseland, KS665952,8983,493
      McCune, KS3186353,0903,725
      West Mineral, KS1246953,3844,079
      Oswego, KS1,68361553614

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      Oswego, KS1,68361553614
      Source: The Oswego, KS crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.
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