The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Oil City, WI: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$59,366

Cost of Crime™ for Oil City, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,261 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Oil City 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 Oil City, WI Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Oil City ranks in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 70% of cities but less safe than 30%. This analysis applies only to Oil City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Oil City is 18.00 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Oil City Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Oil City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 41 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 82 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Oil City, WI see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Oil City, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Oil City for 2025 is $59,366. This translates to approximately $388 per resident and $1,261 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Oil City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Oil City Compared to Other Cities?

Oil City, WI:	$388
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Oil City is $388 per year, which is $76 less than the national average and $31 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Oil City:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $485 more than in Oil City.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $214 less than in Oil City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Oil City for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Oil City	Cost per Oil City Resident
Murder	$18,473	$121
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,328	$41
Robbery	$1,069	$7
Assault	$16,320	$107
Kidnapping	$1,768	$12
Vehicle Theft	$2,583	$17
Burglary	$1,771	$12
Theft	$3,328	$22
Arson	$266	$2
Vandalism	$1,051	$7
Animal Cruelty	$46	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,965	$19
Identity Theft	$3,398	$22
Total Cost of Crime	$59,366	$388

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Oil City, 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 Oil City totals $157,222 ($1,028 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $216,589 ($1,416 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 Oil City 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 Oil City’s 153 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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Oil City Crime Breakdown

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 Oil City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.714
Robbery	0.2221
Rape	0.6821
Murder	0.0642
Total Violent Crime	4.683 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.200
Vehicle Theft	1.090
Burglary	1.276
Arson	0.0721
Total Property Crime	6.639 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1906
Drug Crimes	2.620
Vandalism	0.9617
Identity Theft	2.870
Animal Cruelty	0.0409
Total "Other" Rate	6.682 (B-)

Individual Oil City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Oil City is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Oil City.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Norwalk, WI	A-	A	A-
Melvina, WI	B-	D	B
St. Marys, WI	B	D	A-
Leon, WI	B-	A+	C
Cashton, WI	C	C+	C-
Wilton, WI	B	B	B
Sparta, WI	B-	B-	B
Ontario, WI	B-	A	C+
Rockland, WI	B	A	B-
Rockton, WI	B-	A	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Oil City 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
Zylonite, MA	B-	D+	D+
West Groton, VT	B+	B	B
Arbon, ID	D	D-	D-
Pine Grove, VA	B	A-	A-
Peck, LA	D	D+	D+
Pine Grove, AR	D	D+	D+
Pilot Grove, TX	A-	A-	A-
Pilot Grove, MN	A	A-	A-
Piihonua, HI	D-	D+	D+
Pigeon River, MN	D	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Oil City 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 Oil City, WI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Oil City schools on SchoolGrade

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