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Is Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 28,253 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mount Pleasant is a smaller community of 28,253 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 228.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,166 per 100K.

Mount Pleasant Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMount PleasantWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate378.1334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1905.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate251.0--268.2
Theft Rate1166.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate242.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

378/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1906/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mount Pleasant

Violent crime in Mount Pleasant is close to the national average. The rate of 378.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1905.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,166 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mount Pleasant Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault251
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary307
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,166
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft242
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mount Pleasant Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Pleasant
378.1
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Pleasant
1905.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Pleasant Safety

Is Mount Pleasant safe?
Not especially. Mount Pleasant earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.4 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 Mount Pleasant?
228.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 378.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1905.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mount Pleasant safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mount Pleasant's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,166 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mount Pleasant?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mount Pleasant generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mount Pleasant police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mount Pleasant?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Mount Pleasant's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Mount Pleasant compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Mount Pleasant ranks behind about 72% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Mount Pleasant to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Mount Pleasant?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.4 per-thousand rate put Mount Pleasant below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 378 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mount Pleasant?
378.1 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (251), robbery (60), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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