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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	A+

Which crimes are included?

$12.9 million

Cost of Crime™ for Oswego, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $938 per household.

More cost data

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, NY Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Oswego ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Oswego's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Oswego is 30.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Oswego Residents generally consider the southeast 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 15 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 68 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Oswego, NY see the most incidents - about 256 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 49 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Oswego, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Oswego for 2025 is $12,869,653. This translates to approximately $401 per resident and $938 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% 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): 56.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

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

Oswego, NY:	$401
Lyncourt, NY:	$723
Rexford, NY:	$123
New York:	$335
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Oswego is $401 per year, which is $63 less than the national average and $66 more than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Oswego:

In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $323 more than in Oswego.
In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $278 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	$2.48 million	$77
Rape/Sexual Assault	$644,694	$20
Robbery	$1.05 million	$33
Assault	$3.69 million	$115
Kidnapping	$78,867	$2
Vehicle Theft	$222,537	$7
Burglary	$996,799	$31
Theft	$3.24 million	$101
Arson	$32,353	$1
Vandalism	$187,852	$6
Animal Cruelty	$27,203	$1
Drug Crimes	$82,540	$3
Identity Theft	$138,041	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$12,869,653	$401

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Oswego, NY

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 $21,098,863 ($657 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $33,968,516 ($1,058 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 10, have the same problem. Of Oswego’s 32,110 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	3.996
Robbery	1.037
Rape	0.3311
Murder	0.0412
Total Violent Crime	5.406 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.49
Vehicle Theft	0.4476
Burglary	3.423
Arson	0.0417
Total Property Crime	23.40 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0405
Drug Crimes	0.3475
Vandalism	0.8189
Identity Theft	0.5554
Animal Cruelty	0.1145
Total "Other" Rate	1.877 (A+)

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
Minetto, NY	A+	A+	A+
Scriba Center, NY	B+	C+	C+
Furniss, NY	A	B	B-
Seneca Hill, NY	A-	A	B-
Southwest Oswego, NY	A-	B-	C+
North Hannibal, NY	A-	B-	B-
Mount Pleasant, NY	A	B	B
Shore Oaks, NY	A-	C	B
Granby Center, NY	B	C-	C
Sterling Valley, NY	B-	B+	D+

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
Athens, OH	D-	C	C
Bella Vista, AR	C	C-	C-
Orcutt, CA	C	D+	D+
Needham, MA	A-	A	A
New City, NY	B-	C	C
Newberg, OR	C-	C+	C+
Newington, CT	C	A	A
Newtown, PA	A	A+	A+
Niles, IL	B-	B	B
Norfolk, NE	C-	B-	B-

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

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Oswego, NY average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Oswego schools on SchoolGrade

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