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Is Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 17,398 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Ashwaubenon is a smaller community of 17,398 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 237.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,483 per 100K.

Ashwaubenon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAshwaubenonWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate415.3334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1956.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate294.0--268.2
Theft Rate1483.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate482.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

237.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

415/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1956/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ashwaubenon

Violent crime in Ashwaubenon is close to the national average. The rate of 415.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1956.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,483 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ashwaubenon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault294
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary249
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,483
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft482
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Ashwaubenon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ashwaubenon
415.3
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ashwaubenon
1956.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ashwaubenon Safety

Is Ashwaubenon safe?
Not especially. Ashwaubenon earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Ashwaubenon?
237.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 415.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1956.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ashwaubenon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ashwaubenon's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,483 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ashwaubenon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ashwaubenon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ashwaubenon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ashwaubenon?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Ashwaubenon's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Ashwaubenon compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Ashwaubenon ranks behind about 68% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Ashwaubenon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Ashwaubenon?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.2 per-thousand rate put Ashwaubenon below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 415 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ashwaubenon?
415.3 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (294), robbery (71), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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