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Is Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 41,291 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Menomonee Falls is a smaller community of 41,291 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 219.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,511 per 100K.

Menomonee Falls Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMenomonee FallsWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate258.2334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1933.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate203.0--268.2
Theft Rate1511.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate178.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

258/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1933/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Menomonee Falls

Violent crime in Menomonee Falls is below the national average. The rate of 258.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1933.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,511 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Menomonee Falls Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault203
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary207
077% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,511
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft178
056% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Menomonee Falls Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Menomonee Falls
258.2
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Menomonee Falls
1933.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Menomonee Falls Safety

Is Menomonee Falls safe?
Not especially. Menomonee Falls earns a C with a crime rate of 219.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Menomonee Falls?
219.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 258.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1933.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Menomonee Falls safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Menomonee Falls's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,511 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Menomonee Falls?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Menomonee Falls generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Menomonee Falls police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Menomonee Falls?
No. Crime in Menomonee Falls has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Menomonee Falls compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Middle of the pack for Wisconsin. Menomonee Falls isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Wisconsin cities.
How safe is Menomonee Falls 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 Menomonee Falls?
Bad. A C grade and 219.1 per-thousand rate put Menomonee Falls below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 258 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Menomonee Falls?
258.2 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (203), robbery (41), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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