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Is Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 16,542 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Beaver Dam faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,653 per 100K.

Beaver Dam Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBeaver DamWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate400.2334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2217.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate317.0--268.2
Theft Rate1653.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate328.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

400/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2217/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Beaver Dam

Violent crime in Beaver Dam is close to the national average. The rate of 400.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2217.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,653 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 317 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Beaver Dam Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault317
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary431
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,653
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft328
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Beaver Dam Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beaver Dam
400.2
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beaver Dam
2217.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Beaver Dam Safety

Is Beaver Dam safe?
Not especially. Beaver Dam earns a D with a crime rate of 261.7 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 Beaver Dam?
261.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 400.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2217.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Beaver Dam safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Beaver Dam's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,653 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Beaver Dam?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Beaver Dam generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Beaver Dam police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Beaver Dam?
No. Crime in Beaver Dam has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Beaver Dam compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Beaver Dam ranks behind about 83% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Beaver Dam to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Beaver Dam?
Bad. A D grade and 261.7 per-thousand rate put Beaver Dam below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 400 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Beaver Dam?
400.2 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (317), robbery (73), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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