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Is Monroe, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 10,581 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Monroe is a smaller community of 10,581 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 222.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,163 per 100K.

Monroe Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMonroeWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate291.2334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1933.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate211.0--268.2
Theft Rate1163.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate273.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

291/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1934/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Monroe

Violent crime in Monroe is below the national average. The rate of 291.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1933.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,163 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Monroe Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault211
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary280
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,163
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft273
086% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Monroe Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monroe
291.2
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monroe
1933.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Monroe Safety

Is Monroe safe?
Not especially. Monroe earns a C with a crime rate of 222.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Monroe?
222.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 291.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1933.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Monroe safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Monroe's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,163 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Monroe?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Monroe generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Monroe police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Monroe?
Crime rates have held steady in Monroe, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Monroe compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Monroe ranks behind about 77% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Monroe to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Monroe?
Bad. A C grade and 222.5 per-thousand rate put Monroe below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 291 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Monroe?
291.2 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (211), robbery (35), 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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