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Is Kaukauna, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 18,517 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Kaukauna 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 1,854 per 100K.

Kaukauna Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKaukaunaWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate299.7334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2270.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate173.0--268.2
Theft Rate1854.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate407.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

300/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2271/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kaukauna

Violent crime in Kaukauna is below the national average. The rate of 299.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2270.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,854 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kaukauna Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault173
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary401
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,854
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft407
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kaukauna Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kaukauna
299.7
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kaukauna
2270.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kaukauna Safety

Is Kaukauna safe?
Not especially. Kaukauna earns a D with a crime rate of 257 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kaukauna?
257 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 299.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2270.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kaukauna safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kaukauna's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,854 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kaukauna?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kaukauna generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kaukauna police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kaukauna?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Kaukauna's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Kaukauna compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Kaukauna ranks behind about 85% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Kaukauna 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 Kaukauna?
Bad. A D grade and 257 per-thousand rate put Kaukauna below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 300 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kaukauna?
299.7 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (173), robbery (33), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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