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Is Hudson, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 15,019 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,019, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hudson earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,577 per 100K.

Hudson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHudsonWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate344.4334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1907.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate235.0--268.2
Theft Rate1577.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate255.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

225.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

344/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1908/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hudson

Violent crime in Hudson is close to the national average. The rate of 344.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1907.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,577 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hudson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault235
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary372
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,577
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft255
080% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hudson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hudson
344.4
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hudson
1907.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hudson Safety

Is Hudson safe?
Not especially. Hudson earns a C with a crime rate of 225.2 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 Hudson?
225.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 344.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1907.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hudson safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hudson's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,577 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hudson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hudson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hudson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hudson?
Crime rates have held steady in Hudson, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Hudson compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Hudson ranks behind about 71% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Hudson to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Hudson?
Bad. A C grade and 225.2 per-thousand rate put Hudson below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 344 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hudson?
344.4 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (235), robbery (56), 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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