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Is Platteville, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 11,815 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,815, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Platteville earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,914 per 100K.

Platteville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPlattevilleWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate263.2334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2150.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate192.0--268.2
Theft Rate1914.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate506.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

263/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2151/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Platteville

Violent crime in Platteville is below the national average. The rate of 263.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2150.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,914 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Platteville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault192
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary405
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,914
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft506
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Platteville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Platteville
263.2
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Platteville
2150.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Platteville Safety

Is Platteville safe?
Not especially. Platteville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Platteville?
241.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 263.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2150.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Platteville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Platteville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,914 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Platteville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Platteville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Platteville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Platteville?
Crime rates have held steady in Platteville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Platteville compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Platteville ranks behind about 84% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Platteville 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 Platteville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.4 per-thousand rate put Platteville below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 263 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Platteville?
263.2 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (192), robbery (39), and murder (3.0) 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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