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Is Middleton, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 23,115 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Middleton is a smaller community of 23,115 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 243.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,464 per 100K.

Middleton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMiddletonWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate330.7334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2108.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate270.0--268.2
Theft Rate1464.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate427.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

331/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2108/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Middleton

Violent crime in Middleton is close to the national average. The rate of 330.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2108.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,464 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Middleton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault270
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary230
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,464
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft427
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Middleton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Middleton
330.7
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Middleton
2108.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Middleton Safety

Is Middleton safe?
Not especially. Middleton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.9 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 Middleton?
243.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 330.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2108.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Middleton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Middleton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,464 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Middleton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Middleton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Middleton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Middleton?
No. Crime in Middleton has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Middleton compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Middleton ranks behind about 76% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Middleton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Middleton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.9 per-thousand rate put Middleton below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 331 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Middleton?
330.7 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (270), 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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