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Is Caledonia, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 25,229 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Caledonia has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 259.4 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,517 per 100K.

Caledonia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCaledoniaWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate343.4334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2250.82036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate256.0--268.2
Theft Rate1517.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate326.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

343/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2251/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Caledonia

Violent crime in Caledonia is close to the national average. The rate of 343.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2250.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,517 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Caledonia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault256
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary254
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,517
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft326
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Caledonia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Caledonia
343.4
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Caledonia
2250.8
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Caledonia Safety

Is Caledonia safe?
Not especially. Caledonia earns a D with a crime rate of 259.4 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 Caledonia?
259.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 343.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2250.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Caledonia safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Caledonia's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,517 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Caledonia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Caledonia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Caledonia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Caledonia?
No. Crime in Caledonia has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Caledonia compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Caledonia ranks behind about 81% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Caledonia to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Caledonia?
Bad. A D grade and 259.4 per-thousand rate put Caledonia below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 343 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Caledonia?
343.4 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (256), robbery (47), and murder (6.0) 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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