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Is Richfield, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 11,785 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Richfield is a smaller community of 11,785 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 214 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,416 per 100K.

Richfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRichfieldWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate197.9334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1942.12036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate116.0--268.2
Theft Rate1416.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate397.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

214 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB

198/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1942/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Richfield

Violent crime in Richfield is well below the national average. The rate of 197.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1942.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,416 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Richfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault116
043% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery32
051% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary282
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,416
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft397
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Richfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Richfield
197.9
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Richfield
1942.1
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Richfield Safety

Is Richfield safe?
Not especially. Richfield earns a C with a crime rate of 214 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Richfield?
214 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 197.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1942.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Richfield safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Richfield 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 Richfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Richfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Richfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Richfield?
No. Crime in Richfield has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Richfield compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Richfield ranks behind about 63% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Richfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Richfield?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below 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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Richfield?
197.9 per 100,000, which is 46% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (116), robbery (32), 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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