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Is Plover, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 14,274 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,274, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Plover 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 1,431 per 100K.

Plover Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPloverWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate258.8334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2092.12036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1431.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate213.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

259/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2092/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Plover

Violent crime in Plover is below the national average. The rate of 258.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2092.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,431 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Plover Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary309
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,431
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft213
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Plover Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plover
258.8
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plover
2092.1
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Plover Safety

Is Plover safe?
Not especially. Plover earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Plover?
235.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 258.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2092.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Plover safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Plover's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,431 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Plover?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Plover generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Plover police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Plover?
No. Crime in Plover has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Plover compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Plover ranks behind about 68% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Plover 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 Plover?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.1 per-thousand rate put Plover below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 259 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Plover?
258.8 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (61), 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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