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Is Menomonie, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 16,664 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,664, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Menomonie earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,105 per 100K.

Menomonie Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMenomonieWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate378.3334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1750.02036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1105.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate390.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

378/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1750/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Menomonie

Violent crime in Menomonie is close to the national average. The rate of 378.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1750.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,105 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Menomonie Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary319
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,105
079% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft390
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Menomonie Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Menomonie
378.3
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Menomonie
1750.0
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Menomonie Safety

Is Menomonie safe?
Not especially. Menomonie earns a C with a crime rate of 212.8 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 Menomonie?
212.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 378.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1750.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Menomonie safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Menomonie has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Menomonie?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Menomonie generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Menomonie police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Menomonie?
Crime rates have held steady in Menomonie, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Menomonie compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Menomonie ranks behind about 63% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Menomonie to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Menomonie?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Menomonie?
378.3 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (60), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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