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Is Cedarburg, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 12,916 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,916, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Cedarburg earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,077 per 100K.

Cedarburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCedarburgWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate222.8334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1739.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate165.0--268.2
Theft Rate1077.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate182.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

196.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

223/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1740/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cedarburg

Violent crime in Cedarburg is below the national average. The rate of 222.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1739.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,077 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cedarburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault165
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary327
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,077
077% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft182
057% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cedarburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cedarburg
222.8
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cedarburg
1739.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cedarburg Safety

Is Cedarburg safe?
It depends on where in Cedarburg you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Cedarburg?
196.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 222.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1739.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cedarburg safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Cedarburg 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 Cedarburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cedarburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cedarburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cedarburg?
Crime rates have held steady in Cedarburg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Cedarburg compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Cedarburg ranks behind about 64% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Cedarburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Cedarburg?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 Cedarburg?
222.8 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (165), robbery (37), and murder (5.0) 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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