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Is Kenosha, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 99,239 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Kenosha, Wisconsin sits below average for US cities. The D+ grade comes from a 244.1 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,669 per 100K.

Kenosha Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKenoshaWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate266.4334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2174.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate155.0--268.2
Theft Rate1669.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate280.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

266/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2175/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kenosha

Violent crime in Kenosha is below the national average. The rate of 266.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2174.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,669 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kenosha Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault155
058% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary323
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,669
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft280
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kenosha Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kenosha
266.4
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kenosha
2174.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kenosha Safety

Is Kenosha safe?
Not especially. Kenosha earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kenosha?
244.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 266.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2174.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kenosha safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kenosha's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,669 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kenosha?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kenosha generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kenosha police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kenosha?
No. Crime in Kenosha has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Kenosha compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Kenosha ranks behind about 74% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Kenosha to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Kenosha?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.1 per-thousand rate put Kenosha below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 266 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kenosha?
266.4 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (155), robbery (33), and murder (5.0) 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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