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Crime rate in Oak Creek, Wisconsin (WI): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Oak Creek, WI compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Oak Creek, WI

The 2022 crime rate in Oak Creek, WI is 138 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 1.8 times smaller than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 61.5% U.S. cities. The 2022 Oak Creek crime rate fell by 2% compared to 2021. In the last 5 years Oak Creek has seen decreasing violent crime and increasing property crime.
See how dangerous Oak Creek, WI is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Oak Creek:

138.0
South Milwaukee:

109.5
Cudahy:

102.2
Franklin:

72.8
St. Francis:

107.4
Greendale:

115.8
Caledonia:

32.9
Greenfield:

173.3
Hales Corners:

49.5
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Oak Creek by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
6
(17.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(2.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(2.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(2.7)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
6
(17.6)
7
(20.3)
5
(14.5)
5
(14.4)
8
(22.8)
9
(25.6)
5
(14.1)
8
(22.1)
12
(32.7)
11
(30.0)
10
(27.4)
11
(29.7)
11
(30.6)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
5
(14.7)
10
(29.0)
5
(14.5)
13
(37.4)
8
(22.8)
12
(34.2)
7
(19.8)
15
(41.5)
12
(32.7)
5
(13.6)
12
(32.9)
13
(35.2)
5
(13.9)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
16
(47.0)
23
(66.8)
20
(57.8)
33
(95.1)
30
(85.6)
22
(62.6)
20
(56.6)
19
(52.6)
25
(68.2)
25
(68.2)
28
(76.7)
39
(105.5)
29
(80.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
94
(275.9)
110
(319.3)
82
(237.0)
115
(331.3)
138
(393.8)
64
(182.1)
92
(260.4)
61
(168.9)
54
(147.4)
77
(209.9)
69
(189.0)
35
(94.7)
22
(61.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
985
(2,891)
966
(2,804)
1,032
(2,983)
917
(2,642)
850
(2,425)
872
(2,482)
781
(2,210)
758
(2,098)
681
(1,858)
692
(1,887)
634
(1,737)
562
(1,520)
643
(1,786)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
43
(126.2)
48
(139.3)
29
(83.8)
16
(46.1)
29
(82.7)
35
(99.6)
34
(96.2)
55
(152.2)
25
(68.2)
36
(98.1)
52
(142.5)
61
(165.0)
79
(219.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(2.9)
3
(8.7)
2
(5.8)
3
(8.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(2.8)
1
(2.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(2.7)
2
(5.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index172.9184.0170.1208.9173.4168.9142.9154.2139.8139.7141.2141.5138.0

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 23 registered sex offenders living in Oak Creek, Wisconsin as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Oak Creek is 1,525 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.



Violent crime rate in 2022
Oak Creek:

77.8
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2021
Oak Creek:

105.5
U.S. Average:

224.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Oak Creek:

82.2
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Oak Creek:

70.9
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Oak Creek:

83.2
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Oak Creek:

74.7
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Oak Creek:

52.4
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Oak Creek:

79.7
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Oak Creek:

77.0
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Oak Creek:

115.2
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Oak Creek:

50.6
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Oak Creek:

68.2
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Oak Creek:

48.4
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Oak Creek:

56.2
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Oak Creek:

59.9
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Oak Creek:

62.2
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Oak Creek:

63.9
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2022
Oak Creek:

134.5
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2021
Oak Creek:

119.7
U.S. Average:

157.8

Property crime rate in 2020
Oak Creek:

146.0
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Oak Creek:

151.0
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Oak Creek:

132.6
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Oak Creek:

161.5
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Oak Creek:

177.0
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2014
Oak Creek:

175.5
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Oak Creek:

212.4
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Oak Creek:

205.2
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Oak Creek:

209.1
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Oak Creek:

225.0
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Oak Creek:

218.7
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Oak Creek:

226.1
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Oak Creek:

216.3
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Oak Creek:

206.7
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Oak Creek:

218.7
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 86 (62 officers - 50 male; 12 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.68
Wisconsin average:

2.07

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 116 (61 officers - 51 male; 10 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.67
Wisconsin average:

2.11

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 86 (62 officers - 55 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.69
Wisconsin average:

2.27

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 82 (58 officers - 49 male; 9 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.58
Wisconsin average:

2.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 78 (56 officers - 47 male; 9 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.55
Wisconsin average:

2.24

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 78 (56 officers - 48 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.58
Wisconsin average:

2.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 79 (58 officers - 49 male; 9 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.65
Wisconsin average:

2.22

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 73 (57 officers - 48 male; 9 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.62
Wisconsin average:

2.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 73 (57 officers - 48 male; 9 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.63
Wisconsin average:

2.19

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 78 (58 officers - 49 male; 9 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.67
Wisconsin average:

2.22

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 79 (58 officers - 49 male; 9 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.68
Wisconsin average:

2.24

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 85 (60 officers - 51 male; 9 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.74
Wisconsin average:

2.31

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 79 (58 officers - 50 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.70
Wisconsin average:

2.32

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 80 (58 officers - 53 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.71
Wisconsin average:

2.32

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 80 (58 officers - 53 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.76
Wisconsin average:

2.32

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 80 (58 officers - 53 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.79
Wisconsin average:

2.35

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 76 (55 officers - 50 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.70
Wisconsin average:

2.36

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 73 (52 officers - 47 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.62
Wisconsin average:

2.33

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 66 (49 officers - 46 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.59
Wisconsin average:

2.37

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Oak Creek, WI
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 53154.