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Is Menasha, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 18,385 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Menasha is a smaller community of 18,385 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 223.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,619 per 100K.

Menasha Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMenashaWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate214.5334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2016.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate156.0--268.2
Theft Rate1619.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate395.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

215/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2017/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Menasha

Violent crime in Menasha is well below the national average. The rate of 214.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2016.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,619 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Menasha Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault156
058% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery27
043% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary374
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,619
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft395
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Menasha Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Menasha
214.5
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Menasha
2016.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Menasha Safety

Is Menasha safe?
Not especially. Menasha earns a C with a crime rate of 223.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Menasha?
223.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 214.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2016.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Menasha safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Menasha's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,619 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Menasha?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Menasha generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Menasha police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Menasha?
No. Crime in Menasha has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Menasha compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Menasha ranks behind about 71% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Menasha to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Menasha?
Bad. A C grade and 223.1 per-thousand rate put Menasha below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 215 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Menasha?
214.5 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (156), robbery (27), 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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