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Is Beloit, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 36,649 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 36,649, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Beloit earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,686 per 100K.

Beloit Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBeloitWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate395.3334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1984.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate246.0--268.2
Theft Rate1686.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate170.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

395/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1984/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Beloit

Violent crime in Beloit is close to the national average. The rate of 395.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1984.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,686 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Beloit Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault246
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery77
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary304
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,686
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft170
053% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Beloit Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beloit
395.3
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beloit
1984.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Beloit Safety

Is Beloit safe?
Not especially. Beloit earns a C- with a crime rate of 238 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 Beloit?
238 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 395.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1984.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Beloit safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Beloit's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,686 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Beloit?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Beloit generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Beloit police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Beloit?
Crime rates have held steady in Beloit, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Beloit compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Beloit ranks behind about 72% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Beloit 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 Beloit?
Bad. A C- grade and 238 per-thousand rate put Beloit below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 395 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Beloit?
395.3 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (246), robbery (77), and murder (8.0) 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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