Oak Creek, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Oak Creek Police Department serves the city of Oak Creek, WI in Milwaukee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,219 violent crimes and 3,644 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.4 per 100k residents, which is 34.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 141.7 per 100k, 13.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate69.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,219 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate141.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,644 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents220 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate122.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,142 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents279 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.4 | B | 1219 | 106.2 | -34.6% |
| Property Crime | 141.7 | B | 3644 | 163.6 | -13.4% |
| Robbery | 2.8 | A | 42 | 5.8 | -52.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.6 | A | 158 | 22.3 | -75.0% |
| Burglary | 2.8 | A | 220 | 24.0 | -88.4% |
| Larceny | 122.2 | C | 3142 | 116.4 | +5.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.7 | B | 279 | 22.2 | -24.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Milwaukee | 3 miles | A 34.7 | B 139.0 | Violent: 50.0% lower Property: 1.9% lower |
| Caledonia | 4 miles | A 31.8 | A 39.8 | Violent: 54.2% lower Property: 71.9% lower |
| Greendale | 6 miles | B 69.2 | C 180.0 | Violent: 0.3% lower Property: 27.1% higher |
| Franklin | 6 miles | A 41.9 | A 83.8 | Violent: 39.7% lower Property: 40.9% lower |
| St. Francis | 7 miles | A 52.1 | A 104.3 | Violent: 24.9% lower Property: 26.4% lower |