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Is Racine, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 77,908 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Racine faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 86% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,740 per 100K.

Racine Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRacineWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate413.2334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2350.82036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate336.0--268.2
Theft Rate1740.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate384.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

276.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

413/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2351/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Racine

Violent crime in Racine is close to the national average. The rate of 413.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2350.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,740 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 336 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Racine Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault336
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery93
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary306
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,740
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft384
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Racine Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Racine
413.2
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Racine
2350.8
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Racine Safety

Is Racine safe?
Not especially. Racine earns a D- with a crime rate of 276.4 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 Racine?
276.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 413.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2350.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Racine safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Racine's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,740 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Racine?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Racine generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Racine police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Racine?
Crime rates have held steady in Racine, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Racine compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Racine ranks behind about 83% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Racine 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 Racine?
Bad. A D- grade and 276.4 per-thousand rate put Racine below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 413 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Racine?
413.2 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (336), robbery (93), and murder (7.0) 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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