Is New York City or Oshkosh Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Oshkosh is safer than New York City (Safety Score 51/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,685 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 45% lower. New York City has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Oshkosh has a 92% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 125.8x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than New York City, NY?
New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Oshkosh — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Oshkosh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 1,685.0 | +1,354.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 233.4 | +438.1 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 6.1 | -2.1 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 34.9 | -11.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 15.2 | +172.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 175.8 | +280.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,451.7 | +916.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 153.0 | +1.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,222.8 | +792.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 75.8 | +122.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Oshkosh safer?
Oshkosh is safer with a total crime rate of 1,685 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 45% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Oshkosh has 233.4. Oshkosh has lower violent crime.
About New York City, NY
New York City, a global financial hub, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River. Home to the iconic Statue of Liberty, its five boroughs house over 8 million people, making it the most populous city in the United States. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 8,299,271, New York City has a total crime rate of 3,039.7 per 100,000 residents.
About Oshkosh, WI
Oshkosh, a city of 66,000 in eastern Wisconsin, sits along Lake Winnebago. It's known for the EAA AirVenture, an annual aviation celebration. With a safety score of 51/100 and a population coverage of 65,994, Oshkosh has a total crime rate of 1,685.0 per 100,000 residents.