Oswego, NY crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Oswego, NY shows good safety standards with a A rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
With property crimes being more prevalent (48.9% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 270 incidents suggests Oswego maintains good community safety standards.
Oswego demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the data, this location, identified by the GEOID 16000US3655574, experienced a total of 270 reported crimes. Property crime is the most prevalent category, accounting for 132 incidents. Within property crime, Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (59 incidents) and Larceny/Theft Offenses (56 incidents) are the most frequent subcategories, followed by Stolen Property Offenses (12 incidents) and Motor Vehicle Theft (5 incidents). Assault is the second most common crime category, with 123 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Robbery and Homicide are relatively rare, with only 2 incidents each. Sex Offenses account for 8 incidents, with a mix of Kidnapping/Abduction (3 incidents), Sex Offenses, Non-forcible (1 incident), and Sex Offenses (4 incidents). The "others" category includes 3 incidents, comprising Counterfeiting/Forgery (1 incident) and Fraud Offenses (2 incidents). To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The city and state associated with GEOID 16000US3655574 are required to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100k. Without this information, it's impossible to determine the safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. Furthermore, insights into the underlying causes and potential solutions for the observed crime patterns cannot be developed without this contextual information.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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