Oswego, IL is a relatively safe city when it comes to crime. The violent crime rate in the city is 8.9, which is much lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Oswego is 21.6, while the US average for property crime stands at 35.4. This indicates that living in Oswego can be considered quite secure as compared to other parts of the country. In sum, it can be said that Oswego provides its citizens with a safe and secure environment to live in.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Oswego violent crime is 8.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Oswego property crime is 21.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.