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Is Pewaukee, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 16,375 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,375, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Pewaukee earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,172 per 100K.

Pewaukee Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPewaukeeWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate291.9334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1662.62036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate184.0--268.2
Theft Rate1172.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate403.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

195.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

292/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1663/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pewaukee

Violent crime in Pewaukee is below the national average. The rate of 291.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1662.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,172 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pewaukee Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault184
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary216
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,172
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft403
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pewaukee Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pewaukee
291.9
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pewaukee
1662.6
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pewaukee Safety

Is Pewaukee safe?
It depends on where in Pewaukee you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Pewaukee?
195.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 291.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1662.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pewaukee safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Pewaukee has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pewaukee?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pewaukee generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pewaukee police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pewaukee?
No. Crime in Pewaukee has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Pewaukee compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Pewaukee ranks behind about 66% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Pewaukee 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 Pewaukee?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Pewaukee?
291.9 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (184), robbery (48), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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