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Is Port Washington, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 12,658 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Port Washington is a smaller community of 12,658 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 235 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,680 per 100K.

Port Washington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPort WashingtonWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate396.9334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1952.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate288.0--268.2
Theft Rate1680.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate383.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

397/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1953/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Port Washington

Violent crime in Port Washington is close to the national average. The rate of 396.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1952.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,680 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Port Washington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault288
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary229
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,680
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft383
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Port Washington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Washington
396.9
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Washington
1952.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Port Washington Safety

Is Port Washington safe?
Not especially. Port Washington earns a C- with a crime rate of 235 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 Port Washington?
235 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 396.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1952.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Port Washington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Port Washington's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,680 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Port Washington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Port Washington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Port Washington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Port Washington?
Crime rates have held steady in Port Washington, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Port Washington compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Port Washington ranks behind about 83% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Port Washington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Port Washington?
Bad. A C- grade and 235 per-thousand rate put Port Washington below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 397 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Port Washington?
396.9 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (288), robbery (51), 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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