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Is Howard, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 22,233 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 22,233, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Howard earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,512 per 100K.

Howard Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHowardWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate290.7334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1791.02036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate243.0--268.2
Theft Rate1512.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate451.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

291/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1791/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Howard

Violent crime in Howard is below the national average. The rate of 290.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1791.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,512 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Howard Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault243
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary218
081% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,512
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft451
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Howard Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Howard
290.7
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Howard
1791.0
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Howard Safety

Is Howard safe?
Not especially. Howard earns a C with a crime rate of 208.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Howard?
208.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 290.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1791.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Howard safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Howard has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Howard?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Howard generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Howard police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Howard?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Howard's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Howard compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Howard ranks behind about 68% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Howard to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Howard?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Howard?
290.7 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (243), robbery (51), and murder (4.0) 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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