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Is Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 12,388 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,388, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Fort Atkinson earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,480 per 100K.

Fort Atkinson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFort AtkinsonWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate337.6334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2128.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate226.0--268.2
Theft Rate1480.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate489.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

338/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2128/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fort Atkinson

Violent crime in Fort Atkinson is close to the national average. The rate of 337.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2128.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,480 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fort Atkinson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault226
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary264
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,480
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft489
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fort Atkinson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fort Atkinson
337.6
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fort Atkinson
2128.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Atkinson Safety

Is Fort Atkinson safe?
Not especially. Fort Atkinson earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246.6 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 Fort Atkinson?
246.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 337.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2128.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fort Atkinson safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fort Atkinson's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,480 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fort Atkinson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fort Atkinson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fort Atkinson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fort Atkinson?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fort Atkinson's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Fort Atkinson compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Fort Atkinson ranks behind about 78% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Fort Atkinson to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Fort Atkinson?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.6 per-thousand rate put Fort Atkinson below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 338 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fort Atkinson?
337.6 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (226), robbery (46), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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