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Is Cudahy, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 17,655 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Cudahy is a smaller community of 17,655 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 210.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,355 per 100K.

Cudahy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCudahyWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate287.5334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1821.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate161.0--268.2
Theft Rate1355.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate256.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

288/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1822/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cudahy

Violent crime in Cudahy is below the national average. The rate of 287.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1821.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,355 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cudahy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault161
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary337
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,355
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft256
080% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cudahy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cudahy
287.5
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cudahy
1821.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cudahy Safety

Is Cudahy safe?
Not especially. Cudahy earns a C with a crime rate of 210.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cudahy?
210.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 287.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1821.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cudahy safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Cudahy 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 Cudahy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cudahy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cudahy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cudahy?
No. Crime in Cudahy has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Cudahy compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Middle of the pack for Wisconsin. Cudahy isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Wisconsin cities.
How safe is Cudahy to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Cudahy?
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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Cudahy?
287.5 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (161), robbery (34), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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