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Is Eau Claire, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 72,465 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Eau Claire earns a C safety grade with 226.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 70% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,184 per 100K.

Eau Claire Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEau ClaireWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate390.4334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1877.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate224.0--268.2
Theft Rate1184.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate243.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

390/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1878/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Eau Claire

Violent crime in Eau Claire is close to the national average. The rate of 390.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1877.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,184 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Eau Claire Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault224
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary341
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,184
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft243
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Eau Claire Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eau Claire
390.4
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eau Claire
1877.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Eau Claire Safety

Is Eau Claire safe?
Not especially. Eau Claire earns a C with a crime rate of 226.8 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 Eau Claire?
226.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 390.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1877.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Eau Claire safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Eau Claire's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,184 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Eau Claire?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Eau Claire generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Eau Claire police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Eau Claire?
Crime rates have held steady in Eau Claire, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Eau Claire compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Eau Claire ranks behind about 73% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Eau Claire to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Eau Claire?
Bad. A C grade and 226.8 per-thousand rate put Eau Claire below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 390 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Eau Claire?
390.4 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (224), robbery (80), and murder (3.0) 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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