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Is DeForest, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 13,094 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

DeForest 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 266.3 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,675 per 100K.

DeForest Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDeForestWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate375.6334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2286.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate241.0--268.2
Theft Rate1675.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate558.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

266.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

376/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2287/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for DeForest

Violent crime in DeForest is close to the national average. The rate of 375.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2286.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,675 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

DeForest Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault241
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary266
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,675
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft558
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How DeForest Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

DeForest
375.6
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

DeForest
2286.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About DeForest Safety

Is DeForest safe?
Not especially. DeForest earns a D with a crime rate of 266.3 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 DeForest?
266.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 375.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2286.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is DeForest safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. DeForest's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,675 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in DeForest?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in DeForest generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the DeForest police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in DeForest?
No. Crime in DeForest has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does DeForest compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. DeForest ranks behind about 77% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is DeForest to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in DeForest?
Bad. A D grade and 266.3 per-thousand rate put DeForest below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 376 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in DeForest?
375.6 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (241), robbery (41), and murder (7.0) 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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