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Is Harrison, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 14,492 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,492, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Harrison earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,502 per 100K.

Harrison Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHarrisonWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate379.2334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1957.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate221.0--268.2
Theft Rate1502.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate456.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

379/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1957/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Harrison

Violent crime in Harrison is close to the national average. The rate of 379.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1957.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,502 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Harrison Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault221
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary376
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,502
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft456
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Harrison Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Harrison
379.2
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Harrison
1957.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Harrison Safety

Is Harrison safe?
Not especially. Harrison earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.7 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 Harrison?
233.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 379.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1957.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Harrison safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Harrison's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,502 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Harrison?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Harrison generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Harrison police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Harrison?
Crime rates have held steady in Harrison, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Harrison compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Harrison ranks behind about 67% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Harrison 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 Harrison?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.7 per-thousand rate put Harrison below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 379 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Harrison?
379.2 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (221), robbery (64), 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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