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Is Neenah, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 27,638 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 27,638, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Neenah earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,007 per 100K.

Neenah Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNeenahWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate266.5334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2244.02036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate180.0--268.2
Theft Rate2007.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate209.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

267/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2244/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Neenah

Violent crime in Neenah is below the national average. The rate of 266.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2244.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,007 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Neenah Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault180
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary372
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,007
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft209
066% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Neenah Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Neenah
266.5
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Neenah
2244.0
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Neenah Safety

Is Neenah safe?
Not especially. Neenah earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Neenah?
251.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 266.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2244.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Neenah safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Neenah's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,007 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Neenah?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Neenah generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Neenah police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Neenah?
No. Crime in Neenah has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Neenah compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Neenah ranks behind about 77% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Neenah to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Neenah?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.1 per-thousand rate put Neenah below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 267 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Neenah?
266.5 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (180), robbery (59), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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