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Is Mequon, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 25,120 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mequon is a smaller community of 25,120 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 226.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,390 per 100K.

Mequon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMequonWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate364.0334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1899.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate261.0--268.2
Theft Rate1390.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate403.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

364/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1900/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mequon

Violent crime in Mequon is close to the national average. The rate of 364.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1899.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,390 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mequon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault261
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary258
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,390
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft403
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mequon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mequon
364.0
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mequon
1899.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mequon Safety

Is Mequon safe?
Not especially. Mequon earns a C with a crime rate of 226.4 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 Mequon?
226.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 364.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1899.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mequon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mequon's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,390 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mequon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mequon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mequon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mequon?
Crime rates have held steady in Mequon, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Mequon compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Mequon ranks behind about 69% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Mequon 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 Mequon?
Bad. A C grade and 226.4 per-thousand rate put Mequon below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 364 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mequon?
364.0 per 100,000, which is 0% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (261), robbery (74), and murder (5.0) 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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