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Is Grafton, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 13,389 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Grafton is a smaller community of 13,389 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 216.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,228 per 100K.

Grafton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGraftonWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate395.9334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1767.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1228.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate231.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

396/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1767/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Grafton

Violent crime in Grafton is close to the national average. The rate of 395.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1767.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,228 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Grafton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary317
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,228
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft231
073% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Grafton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grafton
395.9
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grafton
1767.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Grafton Safety

Is Grafton safe?
Not especially. Grafton earns a C with a crime rate of 216.3 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 Grafton?
216.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 395.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1767.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Grafton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Grafton's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,228 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Grafton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Grafton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Grafton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Grafton?
No. Crime in Grafton has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Grafton compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Grafton ranks behind about 67% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Grafton 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 Grafton?
Bad. A C grade and 216.3 per-thousand rate put Grafton below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 396 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Grafton?
395.9 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (65), 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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