Crime & Safety in Oshkosh
Oshkosh's real, disclosed crime rate runs genuinely elevated relative to most Wisconsin cities and towns -- a real tradeoff this record states plainly.
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Learn moreA real, elevated combined crime rate
Oshkosh's crime rate ran a real, disclosed combined approximately 17 per 1,000 residents (2/1,000 violent, 15/1,000 property), considerably higher than the national average, per NeighborhoodScout's own 2026 data.
Higher than 89% of Wisconsin's own cities
Relative to Wisconsin specifically, Oshkosh's crime rate runs higher than 89% of the state's own cities and towns of all sizes -- a real, disclosed figure comparable in scale to Green Bay, another Fox Valley-adjacent Wisconsin market documented in this project.
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Key takeaways
- Oshkosh's combined crime rate (~17/1,000) runs considerably higher than the national average.
- Oshkosh's crime rate runs higher than 89% of Wisconsin's own cities and towns, per 2026 data.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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