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Is Baraboo, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 13,224 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,224, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Baraboo earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,586 per 100K.

Baraboo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBarabooWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate366.5334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2015.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate293.0--268.2
Theft Rate1586.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate485.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

367/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2016/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Baraboo

Violent crime in Baraboo is close to the national average. The rate of 366.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2015.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,586 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Baraboo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault293
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary230
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,586
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft485
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Baraboo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Baraboo
366.5
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Baraboo
2015.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Baraboo Safety

Is Baraboo safe?
Not especially. Baraboo earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.2 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 Baraboo?
238.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 366.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2015.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Baraboo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Baraboo's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,586 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Baraboo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Baraboo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Baraboo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Baraboo?
Crime rates have held steady in Baraboo, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Baraboo compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Baraboo ranks behind about 80% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Baraboo to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Baraboo?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.2 per-thousand rate put Baraboo below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 367 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Baraboo?
366.5 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (293), robbery (48), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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