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Is Reedsburg, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 10,641 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Reedsburg is a smaller community of 10,641 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 201.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 995 per 100K.

Reedsburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricReedsburgWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate381.5334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1637.82036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate270.0--268.2
Theft Rate995.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate274.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

201.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

382/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1638/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Reedsburg

Violent crime in Reedsburg is close to the national average. The rate of 381.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1637.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 995 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Reedsburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault270
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery77
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary297
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft995
071% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft274
086% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Reedsburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Reedsburg
381.5
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Reedsburg
1637.8
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Reedsburg Safety

Is Reedsburg safe?
It depends on where in Reedsburg you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Reedsburg?
201.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 381.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1637.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Reedsburg safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Reedsburg 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 Reedsburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Reedsburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Reedsburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Reedsburg?
Crime rates have held steady in Reedsburg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Reedsburg compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Middle of the pack for Wisconsin. Reedsburg isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 49th percentile among Wisconsin cities.
How safe is Reedsburg 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 Reedsburg?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Reedsburg?
381.5 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (270), robbery (77), 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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