Is Appleton or Oregon City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Appleton is safer than Oregon City (Safety Score 55/100 vs 55/100), with a total crime rate of 1,549 per 100,000 versus 1,556 for Oregon City — 0% lower. Appleton has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Oregon City has a 100% lower rate.
Appleton — 5-Year Trend
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Oregon City — 5-Year Trend
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Appleton, WI
Oregon City, OR
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Appleton | Oregon City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,548.5 | 1,555.9 | -7.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 201.6 | 231.1 | -29.5 |
| Murder Rate | 2.7 | 0.0 | +2.7 |
| Rape Rate | 52.4 | 48.4 | +4.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 9.4 | 16.1 | -6.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 137.1 | 166.6 | -29.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,346.9 | 1,324.8 | +22.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 153.2 | 115.6 | +37.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,130.5 | 1,080.3 | +50.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 63.2 | 129.0 | -65.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Appleton or Oregon City safer?
Appleton is safer with a total crime rate of 1,549 per 100K vs 1,556 for Oregon City — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Appleton has a violent crime rate of 201.6 per 100K while Oregon City has 231.1. Appleton has lower violent crime.
About Appleton, WI
Appleton, a Fox Cities community along the Fox River in Northeast Wisconsin, is known for being Harry Houdini's childhood home. This city of over 75,000 residents is a regional hub for healthcare and paper manufacturing. With a safety score of 55/100 and a population coverage of 74,394, Appleton has a total crime rate of 1,548.5 per 100,000 residents.
About Oregon City, OR
Oregon City, the first incorporated city west of the Rocky Mountains, sits at the confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers. Once the capital of the Oregon Territory, its population is around 38,000. With a safety score of 55/100 and a population coverage of 37,213, Oregon City has a total crime rate of 1,555.9 per 100,000 residents.