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Is Stoughton, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 13,256 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Stoughton runs high. The city's D+ grade puts it below 80% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,490 per 100K.

Stoughton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricStoughtonWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate233.1334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2316.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate135.0--268.2
Theft Rate1490.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate236.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

233/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2316/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Stoughton

Violent crime in Stoughton is below the national average. The rate of 233.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2316.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,490 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Stoughton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault135
050% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary289
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,490
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft236
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Stoughton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Stoughton
233.1
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Stoughton
2316.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Stoughton Safety

Is Stoughton safe?
Not especially. Stoughton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Stoughton?
254.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 233.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2316.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Stoughton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Stoughton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,490 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Stoughton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Stoughton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Stoughton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Stoughton?
No. Crime in Stoughton has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Stoughton compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Stoughton ranks behind about 84% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Stoughton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Stoughton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.9 per-thousand rate put Stoughton below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 233 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Stoughton?
233.1 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (135), robbery (58), and murder (2.0) 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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