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Is Stevens Point, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 26,377 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 26,377, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Stevens Point earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,466 per 100K.

Stevens Point Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricStevens PointWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate305.5334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1764.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate256.0--268.2
Theft Rate1466.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate275.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

306/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1765/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Stevens Point

Violent crime in Stevens Point is below the national average. The rate of 305.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1764.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,466 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Stevens Point Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault256
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary208
077% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,466
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft275
086% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Stevens Point Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Stevens Point
305.5
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Stevens Point
1764.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Stevens Point Safety

Is Stevens Point safe?
Not especially. Stevens Point earns a C with a crime rate of 207 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Stevens Point?
207 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 305.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1764.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Stevens Point safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Stevens Point 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 Stevens Point?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Stevens Point generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Stevens Point police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Stevens Point?
Crime rates have held steady in Stevens Point, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Stevens Point compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Middle of the pack for Wisconsin. Stevens Point isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Wisconsin cities.
How safe is Stevens Point to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Stevens Point?
Mixed. Violent crime is 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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Stevens Point?
305.5 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (256), robbery (64), and murder (3.0) 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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