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Is De Pere, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 25,590 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 25,590, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. De Pere earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,415 per 100K.

De Pere Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDe PereWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate295.8334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1887.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate185.0--268.2
Theft Rate1415.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate451.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

296/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1887/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for De Pere

Violent crime in De Pere is below the national average. The rate of 295.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1887.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,415 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

De Pere Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault185
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary218
081% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,415
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft451
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How De Pere Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

De Pere
295.8
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

De Pere
1887.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About De Pere Safety

Is De Pere safe?
Not especially. De Pere earns a C with a crime rate of 218.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in De Pere?
218.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 295.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1887.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is De Pere safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. De Pere's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,415 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in De Pere?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in De Pere generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the De Pere police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in De Pere?
Yes, there's been an uptick. De Pere's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does De Pere compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. De Pere ranks behind about 71% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is De Pere to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in De Pere?
Bad. A C grade and 218.3 per-thousand rate put De Pere below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 296 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in De Pere?
295.8 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (185), robbery (54), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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