The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Oswego, KS: Crime Maps and Statistics

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$1.54 million

Cost of Crime™ for Oswego, KS

In 2025, crime will cost $1,396 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Oswego 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 Oswego, KS Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Oswego ranks in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 15% of cities but less safe than 85%. This analysis applies only to Oswego's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Oswego is 42.50 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Oswego Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Oswego varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Oswego, KS see the most incidents - about 34 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Oswego, KS

The total projected cost of crime in Oswego for 2025 is $1,542,958. This translates to approximately $579 per resident and $1,396 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Oswego. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Oswego Compared to Other Cities?

Oswego, KS:	$579
Ulysses, KS:	$954
Basehor, KS:	$261
Kansas:	$534
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Oswego is $579 per year, which is $115 more than the national average and $46 more than Kansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Oswego:

In Ulysses, KS, crime costs $954 per person, which is $375 more than in Oswego.
In Basehor, KS, crime costs $261 per person, which is $318 less than in Oswego

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Oswego	Cost per Oswego Resident
Murder	$421,794	$158
Rape/Sexual Assault	$142,706	$54
Robbery	$41,074	$15
Assault	$190,097	$71
Kidnapping	$70,325	$26
Vehicle Theft	$19,594	$7
Burglary	$89,271	$34
Theft	$240,265	$90
Arson	$10,769	$4
Vandalism	$159,614	$60
Animal Cruelty	$1,933	$1
Drug Crimes	$145,586	$55
Identity Theft	$9,931	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$1,542,958	$579

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Oswego, KS

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 Oswego totals $3,545,274 ($1,331 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,088,232 ($1,911 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 Oswego 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 central part of the city has more 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, of which Oswego has 1, have the same problem. Of Oswego’s 2,663 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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Oswego 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 Oswego residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.486
Robbery	0.4904
Rape	0.8838
Murder	0.0843
Total Violent Crime	3.944 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.42
Vehicle Theft	0.4752
Burglary	3.696
Arson	0.1675
Total Property Crime	21.76 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.4355
Drug Crimes	7.391
Vandalism	8.390
Identity Theft	0.4818
Animal Cruelty	0.0981
Total "Other" Rate	16.80 (D-)

Individual Oswego Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Labette, KS	B+	C	A-
Hallowell, KS	C	D	B+
Sherman, KS	C-	D	C
Montana, KS	B+	C	A-
Faulkner, KS	C	D	B+
Bartlett, KS	C-	B-	C+
Chetopa, KS	D	D+	D+
Altamont, KS	D	B-	D
Sherwin, KS	C	D	B+
West Mineral, KS	C	D	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Oswego is higher 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
Forestville, NY	B+	C	C
Kasilof, AK	A-	C	C
Hamilton, MS	A+	A+	A+
Greenfield, IA	C	C-	C-
Grandy, NC	D+	D+	D+
Grand Junction, MI	B-	D+	D+
Gaston, NC	F	F	F
Garden View, PA	C-	C+	C+
Fillmore, IN	B+	A	A
Electra, TX	D	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Oswego is as safe as the Kansas state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Oswego, KS average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Oswego schools on SchoolGrade

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