Safest Cities in Wisconsin (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

Fox Crossing is the safest city in Wisconsin with a crime rate of 18.8 per 1,000 residents, earning a B safety grade. Pewaukee (19.3/1K) and Waunakee (19.4/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 98 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate

23.0per 1K

Below National Avg

36of 98 cities

Above National Avg

62of 98 cities

All 98 Cities Ranked by Safety

#	City	Grade	Crime/1K	Risk Level	Violent	Property
1	Fox Crossing	B	18.8	Below Average Risk	331	1549
2	Pewaukee	B-	19.3	Moderate	361	1573
3	Waunakee	B-	19.4	Moderate	337	1603
4	Burlington	B-	19.4	Moderate	415	1521
5	Cedarburg	B-	19.6	Moderate	314	1646
6	River Falls	B-	19.8	Moderate	390	1590
7	Reedsburg	B-	19.8	Moderate	420	1562
8	Shorewood	B-	20	Moderate	429	1568
9	Stevens Point	B-	20.2	Moderate	371	1650
10	Howard	B-	20.4	Moderate	361	1677
11	Pleasant Prairie	B-	20.4	Moderate	389	1653
12	Cudahy	B-	20.7	Moderate	358	1710
13	Menomonie	B-	20.7	Moderate	418	1649
14	Windsor	B-	20.8	Moderate	344	1739
15	West Bend	B-	20.9	Moderate	419	1670
16	West Allis	B-	21	Moderate	429	1674
17	Chippewa Falls	B-	21	Moderate	436	1664
18	Grafton	B-	21	Moderate	430	1669
19	Appleton	B-	21.2	Moderate	379	1744
20	La Crosse	B-	21.2	Moderate	394	1731
21	Superior	B-	21.2	Moderate	429	1688
22	De Pere	B-	21.2	Moderate	364	1758
23	Richfield	B-	21.2	Moderate	297	1825
24	Menomonee Falls	B-	21.3	Moderate	340	1787
25	Marinette	B-	21.4	Moderate	406	1731
26	Eau Claire	B-	21.5	Moderate	430	1724
27	Oshkosh	B-	21.5	Moderate	438	1714
28	Janesville	B-	21.6	Moderate	346	1815
29	Franklin	B-	21.6	Moderate	450	1708
30	Germantown	B-	21.7	Moderate	349	1826
31	Mequon	B-	21.8	Moderate	410	1769
32	Bellevue	B-	21.8	Moderate	397	1781
33	Hudson	B-	21.8	Moderate	396	1789
34	Monroe	B-	21.8	Moderate	359	1820
35	Mount Pleasant	B-	21.9	Moderate	419	1772
36	Menasha	B-	21.9	Moderate	309	1880
37	Wisconsin Rapids	B-	22.2	Moderate	396	1827
38	Glendale	B-	22.4	Moderate	360	1875
39	Harrison	B-	22.5	Moderate	419	1834
40	Fond du Lac	B-	22.6	Moderate	357	1905
41	Manitowoc	B-	22.6	Moderate	390	1868
42	Port Washington	B-	22.6	Moderate	430	1833
43	Wausau	B-	22.7	Moderate	365	1908
44	Oak Creek	B-	22.7	Moderate	329	1941
45	Beloit	B-	22.7	Moderate	431	1834
46	Ashwaubenon	B-	22.7	Moderate	443	1828
47	Verona	B-	22.7	Moderate	362	1911
48	Hartford	B-	22.7	Moderate	382	1888
49	Elkhorn	B-	22.7	Moderate	415	1851
50	Waukesha	B-	22.8	Moderate	453	1828
51	Little Chute	B-	22.8	Moderate	394	1884
52	Weston	B-	22.9	Moderate	380	1908
53	Plover	B-	22.9	Moderate	338	1952
54	Waupun	B-	22.9	Moderate	376	1910
55	Baraboo	B-	23	Moderate	410	1887
56	Sussex	C+	23	Moderate	407	1894
57	Wauwatosa	C+	23.1	Moderate	425	1885
58	Hartland	C+	23.1	Moderate	420	1892
59	Kenosha	C+	23.2	Moderate	348	1976
60	Onalaska	C+	23.3	Moderate	428	1897
61	Middleton	C+	23.4	Moderate	387	1954
62	Whitefish Bay	C+	23.4	Moderate	374	1963
63	Madison	C+	23.5	Moderate	418	1936
64	Sheboygan	C+	23.5	Moderate	316	2031
65	Platteville	C+	23.5	Moderate	341	2008
66	Brookfield	C+	23.6	Moderate	336	2028
67	Fort Atkinson	C+	23.8	Moderate	391	1987
68	Greenfield	C+	24.1	Moderate	436	1973
69	Neenah	C+	24.1	Moderate	345	2068
70	Watertown	C+	24.2	Moderate	385	2030
71	Allouez	C+	24.2	Moderate	372	2052
72	Green Bay	C+	24.3	Moderate	375	2059
73	Greendale	C+	24.3	Moderate	428	1999
74	Brown Deer	C+	24.3	Moderate	299	2135
75	Muskego	C+	24.4	Moderate	351	2088
76	Oconomowoc	C+	24.4	Moderate	306	2137
77	Hobart	C+	24.4	Moderate	407	2035
78	Sun Prairie	C+	24.5	Moderate	371	2081
79	New Richmond	C+	24.5	Moderate	399	2055
80	Caledonia	C+	24.7	Moderate	396	2077
81	Kaukauna	C+	24.7	Moderate	366	2102
82	Stoughton	C+	24.7	Moderate	321	2150
83	Two Rivers	C+	24.7	Moderate	438	2036
84	Beaver Dam	C+	24.9	Moderate	433	2058
85	New Berlin	C+	25.1	Moderate	393	2120
86	Salem Lakes	C+	25.3	Moderate	399	2132
87	Lisbon	C+	25.3	Moderate	417	2113
88	South Milwaukee	C+	25.4	Moderate	437	2106
89	DeForest	C+	25.4	Moderate	416	2124
90	Holmen	C+	25.4	Moderate	412	2128
91	Greenville	C+	25.6	Moderate	403	2153
92	Oregon	C+	25.6	Moderate	432	2128
93	Racine	C+	25.8	Moderate	445	2136
94	Whitewater	C+	25.8	Moderate	415	2169
95	Suamico	C+	25.9	Moderate	436	2158
96	Marshfield	C+	26	Moderate	436	2160
97	Fitchburg	C+	26.1	Moderate	432	2177
98	Milwaukee	F	43	Very High Risk	1100	3200

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Wisconsin

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Wisconsin. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

Milwaukee43/1K · Very High Risk · Violent: 1100/100K

C+

Fitchburg26.1/1K · Moderate · Violent: 432/100K

C+

Marshfield26/1K · Moderate · Violent: 436/100K

C+

Suamico25.9/1K · Moderate · Violent: 436/100K

C+

Whitewater25.8/1K · Moderate · Violent: 415/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Wisconsin

What is the safest city in Wisconsin?

As of 2026, Fox Crossing is the safest city in Wisconsin with a crime rate of 18.8 per 1,000 residents and a B safety grade. It ranks above 61% of all US cities.

What are the top 10 safest cities in Wisconsin?

Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Wisconsin based on crime rate are: Fox Crossing, Pewaukee, Waunakee, Burlington, Cedarburg, River Falls, Reedsburg, Shorewood, Stevens Point, Howard.

What is the most dangerous city in Wisconsin?

Milwaukee has the highest crime rate in Wisconsin at 43 per 1,000 residents, earning a F safety grade.

What is the average crime rate in Wisconsin?

The average crime rate across 98 tracked cities in Wisconsin is 23.0 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 397 per 100K and property crime averages 1903 per 100K.

Is Wisconsin safe to live in?

Wisconsin has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 397 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Fox Crossing earns a B while Milwaukee gets a F. 36 of 98 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.

How many cities are ranked in Wisconsin?

98 cities in Wisconsin are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 36 have crime rates at or below the national average.

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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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