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Is Hobart, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 11,674 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Hobart faces real safety challenges. It earns a D+ grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,638 per 100K.

Hobart Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHobartWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate362.5334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2181.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate282.0--268.2
Theft Rate1638.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate344.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

363/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2181/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hobart

Violent crime in Hobart is close to the national average. The rate of 362.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2181.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,638 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hobart Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault282
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary246
091% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,638
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft344
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hobart Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hobart
362.5
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hobart
2181.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hobart Safety

Is Hobart safe?
Not especially. Hobart earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.4 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 Hobart?
254.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 362.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2181.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hobart safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hobart's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,638 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hobart?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hobart generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hobart police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hobart?
No. Crime in Hobart has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Hobart compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Hobart ranks behind about 83% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Hobart to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hobart?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.4 per-thousand rate put Hobart below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 363 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hobart?
362.5 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (282), robbery (61), and murder (3.0) 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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