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Is Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 15,293 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Chippewa Falls is a smaller community of 15,293 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 217 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,487 per 100K.

Chippewa Falls Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricChippewa FallsWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate404.4334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1765.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate324.0--268.2
Theft Rate1487.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate184.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

404/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1766/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Chippewa Falls

Violent crime in Chippewa Falls is close to the national average. The rate of 404.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1765.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,487 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 324 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Chippewa Falls Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault324
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary300
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,487
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft184
058% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Chippewa Falls Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chippewa Falls
404.4
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chippewa Falls
1765.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Chippewa Falls Safety

Is Chippewa Falls safe?
Not especially. Chippewa Falls earns a C with a crime rate of 217 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 Chippewa Falls?
217 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 404.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1765.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Chippewa Falls safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Chippewa Falls's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,487 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Chippewa Falls?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Chippewa Falls generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Chippewa Falls police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Chippewa Falls?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Chippewa Falls's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Chippewa Falls compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Chippewa Falls ranks behind about 61% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Chippewa Falls to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Chippewa Falls?
Bad. A C grade and 217 per-thousand rate put Chippewa Falls below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 404 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Chippewa Falls?
404.4 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (324), robbery (47), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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