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Is Lisbon, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 11,150 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Lisbon faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,816 per 100K.

Lisbon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLisbonWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate377.4334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2269.82036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate302.0--268.2
Theft Rate1816.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate517.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

264.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

377/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2270/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lisbon

Violent crime in Lisbon is close to the national average. The rate of 377.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2269.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,816 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 302 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Lisbon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault302
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary419
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,816
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft517
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lisbon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lisbon
377.4
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lisbon
2269.8
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lisbon Safety

Is Lisbon safe?
Not especially. Lisbon earns a D with a crime rate of 264.7 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 Lisbon?
264.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 377.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2269.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lisbon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lisbon's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,816 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lisbon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lisbon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lisbon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lisbon?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lisbon's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Lisbon compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Lisbon 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 Lisbon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lisbon?
Bad. A D grade and 264.7 per-thousand rate put Lisbon below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 377 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lisbon?
377.4 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (302), robbery (66), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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