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Is Burlington, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 10,951 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,951, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Burlington earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,350 per 100K.

Burlington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBurlingtonWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate375.2334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1592.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate217.0--268.2
Theft Rate1350.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate290.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

196.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

375/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1592/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Burlington

Violent crime in Burlington is close to the national average. The rate of 375.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1592.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,350 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Burlington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault217
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary289
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,350
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft290
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Burlington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burlington
375.2
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burlington
1592.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Burlington Safety

Is Burlington safe?
It depends on where in Burlington you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Burlington?
196.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 375.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1592.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Burlington safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Burlington has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Burlington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Burlington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Burlington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Burlington?
No. Crime in Burlington has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Burlington compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Middle of the pack for Wisconsin. Burlington isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Wisconsin cities.
How safe is Burlington 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 Burlington?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Burlington?
375.2 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (217), robbery (74), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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