Is Muskego or Oregon City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Muskego is safer than Oregon City (Safety Score 55/100 vs 55/100), with a total crime rate of 1,544 per 100,000 versus 1,556 for Oregon City — 1% lower. Muskego has lower rates in 4 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Muskego has a 95% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Muskego | Oregon City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,544.0 | 1,555.9 | -11.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 11.8 | 231.1 | -219.3 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 3.9 | 48.4 | -44.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 3.9 | 16.1 | -12.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 3.9 | 166.6 | -162.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,532.2 | 1,324.8 | +207.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 823.2 | 115.6 | +707.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 681.4 | 1,080.3 | -398.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 27.6 | 129.0 | -101.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Muskego or Oregon City safer?
Muskego is safer with a total crime rate of 1,544 per 100K vs 1,556 for Oregon City — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Muskego has a violent crime rate of 11.8 per 100K while Oregon City has 231.1. Muskego has lower violent crime.
About Muskego, WI
Muskego, a Waukesha County city, was named by Potawatomi for its abundant fish. Situated southwest of Milwaukee, it encompasses several lakes and retains a semi-rural character. With a safety score of 55/100 and a population coverage of 25,389, Muskego has a total crime rate of 1,544.0 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.