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Is Little Chute, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 11,800 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,800, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Little Chute earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,778 per 100K.

Little Chute Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLittle ChuteWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate343.0334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2008.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate256.0--268.2
Theft Rate1778.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate487.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

343/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2009/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Little Chute

Violent crime in Little Chute is close to the national average. The rate of 343.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2008.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,778 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Little Chute Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault256
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary259
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,778
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft487
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Little Chute Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Little Chute
343.0
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Little Chute
2008.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Little Chute Safety

Is Little Chute safe?
Not especially. Little Chute earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.2 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 Little Chute?
235.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 343.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2008.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Little Chute safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Little Chute's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,778 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Little Chute?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Little Chute generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Little Chute police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Little Chute?
Crime rates have held steady in Little Chute, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Little Chute compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Little Chute ranks behind about 76% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Little Chute 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 Little Chute?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.2 per-thousand rate put Little Chute below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 343 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Little Chute?
343.0 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (256), robbery (46), and murder (3.0) 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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