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Oshkosh police present 2025 crime report showing modest overall decline, mixed changes in categories
Summary
The Oshkosh Police Department reported a 1.4% decline in reportable index crimes from 2024 to 2025, with notable decreases in burglaries, vandalism, fraud and larceny but increases in weapons violations and THC-related enforcement challenges; the department emphasized data-vetting procedures and transparency.
The Oshkosh Police Department presented its 2025 crime-data report to the Common Council on Jan. 27, 2026, and described a largely favorable multi-category trend while flagging specific enforcement challenges.
Police Chief Smith and crime analyst Melody Bridal told the council the departments data (pulled 01/14/2026) show a 1.4% decrease in reportable index crimes, from 4,963 in 2024 to 4,889 in 2025. The department highlighted category-level changes: burglaries down 14.5%; destruction of…
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