Crime per Capita in Oak Center
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Oak Center.
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Overall Crime Grade™
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A |
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Other Crime Grade |
B+ |
$61,165
Cost of Crime™ for Oak Center, WI
In 2025, crime will cost $407 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Oak Center in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
Is Oak Center, WI Safe?
The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Oak Center ranks in the 89th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 89% of cities but less safe than 11%. This analysis applies only to Oak Center's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Oak Center is 12.65 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Oak Center Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Oak Center varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 49 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 87 in the north.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Oak Center, WI see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Oak Center, WI
The total projected cost of crime in Oak Center for 2025 is $61,165. This translates to approximately $177 per resident and $407 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Oak Center. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.0%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.0%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.9%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Oak Center Compared to Other Cities?
| Oak Center, WI: | $177 |
|---|---|
| Ashland, WI: | $873 |
| Jackson, WI: | $174 |
| Wisconsin: | $419 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Oak Center is $177 per year, which is $287 less than the national average and $242 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Oak Center:
- In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $696 more than in Oak Center.
- In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $3 less than in Oak Center
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Oak Center for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Oak Center |
Cost per Oak Center Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$7,378 |
$21 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$14,512 |
$42 |
Robbery |
$2,102 |
$6 |
Assault |
$10,426 |
$30 |
Kidnapping |
$1,904 |
$6 |
Vehicle Theft |
$922 |
$3 |
Burglary |
$2,590 |
$8 |
Theft |
$8,145 |
$24 |
Arson |
$577 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$4,360 |
$13 |
Animal Cruelty |
$107 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$6,773 |
$20 |
Identity Theft |
$1,369 |
$4 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$61,165 |
$177 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Oak Center, WI
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Oak Center totals $122,433 ($355 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $183,598 ($532 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Crime Maps
When interpreting the Oak Center crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Oak Center’s 345 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Oak Center residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.052 |
Robbery |
0.1937 |
Rape |
0.6938 |
Murder |
0.0114 |
Total Violent Crime |
1.951 (A-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
4.559 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.1725 |
Burglary |
0.8276 |
Arson |
0.0693 |
Total Property Crime |
5.628 (A) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0910 |
Drug Crimes |
2.654 |
Vandalism |
1.769 |
Identity Theft |
0.5126 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0419 |
Total "Other" Rate |
5.069 (B+) |
Individual Oak Center Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Oak Center is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Oak Center.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A | C+ | A+ | |
A | A | A+ | |
A | A | A+ | |
C | A- | C+ | |
A+ | B+ | A+ | |
A- | A | A- | |
A- | B | A | |
B- | B | B- | |
A- | C | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Oak Center is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.
Similar City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A | C | C | |
A | B+ | B+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
B- | B | B | |
D | C- | C- | |
C+ | D+ | D+ | |
D | C- | C- | |
F | D+ | D+ | |
D- | D- | D- | |
A+ | A | A |
Considering only the crime rate, Oak Center is safer than the Wisconsin state average and safer than the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Oak Center, WI average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Oak Center schools on SchoolGrade
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