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Is Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 44,541 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 44,541, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Fond du Lac earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,351 per 100K.

Fond du Lac Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFond du LacWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate282.6334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2071.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate211.0--268.2
Theft Rate1351.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate424.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

283/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2071/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fond du Lac

Violent crime in Fond du Lac is below the national average. The rate of 282.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2071.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,351 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fond du Lac Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault211
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary243
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,351
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft424
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fond du Lac Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fond du Lac
282.6
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fond du Lac
2071.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fond du Lac Safety

Is Fond du Lac safe?
Not especially. Fond du Lac earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fond du Lac?
235.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 282.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2071.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fond du Lac safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fond du Lac's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,351 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fond du Lac?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fond du Lac generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fond du Lac police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fond du Lac?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fond du Lac's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Fond du Lac compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Fond du Lac ranks behind about 75% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.4 per-thousand rate put Fond du Lac below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 283 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fond du Lac?
282.6 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (211), robbery (46), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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