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Is Glendale, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 14,795 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Glendale is a smaller community of 14,795 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 229.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,451 per 100K.

Glendale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGlendaleWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate291.3334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2005.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate171.0--268.2
Theft Rate1451.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate459.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

291/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2005/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Glendale

Violent crime in Glendale is below the national average. The rate of 291.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2005.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,451 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Glendale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault171
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary303
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,451
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft459
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Glendale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glendale
291.3
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glendale
2005.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Glendale Safety

Is Glendale safe?
Not especially. Glendale earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Glendale?
229.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 291.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2005.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Glendale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Glendale's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,451 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Glendale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Glendale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Glendale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Glendale?
No. Crime in Glendale has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Glendale compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Glendale ranks behind about 76% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Glendale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Glendale?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.7 per-thousand rate put Glendale below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 291 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Glendale?
291.3 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (171), robbery (40), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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