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Is New Richmond, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 10,988 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

New Richmond has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D+ safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 255.3 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,842 per 100K.

New Richmond Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew RichmondWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate350.4334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2202.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate291.0--268.2
Theft Rate1842.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate464.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

255.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

350/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2202/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Richmond

Violent crime in New Richmond is close to the national average. The rate of 350.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2202.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,842 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Richmond Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault291
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery79
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary234
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,842
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft464
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Richmond Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Richmond
350.4
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Richmond
2202.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Richmond Safety

Is New Richmond safe?
Not especially. New Richmond earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255.3 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 New Richmond?
255.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 350.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2202.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Richmond safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Richmond's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,842 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Richmond?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Richmond generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Richmond police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Richmond?
Yes, there's been an uptick. New Richmond's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does New Richmond compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. New Richmond ranks behind about 74% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is New Richmond to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in New Richmond?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255.3 per-thousand rate put New Richmond below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 350 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Richmond?
350.4 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (291), robbery (79), 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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