Oswego, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Oswego Police Department serves the city of Oswego, IL in Kendall County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 536 violent crimes and 1,125 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 32.9 per 100k residents, which is 69.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 76.9 per 100k, 53.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate32.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents536 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate76.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,125 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate60.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents984 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 32.9 | A | 536 | 106.2 | -69.0% |
| Property Crime | 76.9 | A | 1125 | 163.6 | -53.0% |
| Robbery | 2.8 | A | 18 | 5.8 | -52.7% |
| Burglary | 13.7 | A | 73 | 24.0 | -42.9% |
| Larceny | 60.4 | A | 984 | 116.4 | -48.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.8 | A | 55 | 22.2 | -87.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 7 miles | D 135.3 | B 116.6 | Violent: 310.6% higher Property: 51.7% higher |
| Yorkville | 7 miles | B 84.0 | A 52.0 | Violent: 155.1% higher Property: 32.3% lower |
| North Aurora | 7 miles | A 5.5 | A 71.3 | Violent: 83.3% lower Property: 7.2% lower |
| Naperville | 9 miles | A 55.9 | A 75.9 | Violent: 69.8% higher Property: 1.2% lower |
| Plano | 11 miles | C 109.7 | A 31.3 | Violent: 233.0% higher Property: 59.2% lower |