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Is Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 39,227 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Sun Prairie faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,850 per 100K.

Sun Prairie Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSun PrairieWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate305.1334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2267.82036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1850.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate424.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

305/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2268/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sun Prairie

Violent crime in Sun Prairie is below the national average. The rate of 305.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2267.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,850 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sun Prairie Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary427
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,850
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft424
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sun Prairie Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sun Prairie
305.1
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sun Prairie
2267.8
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sun Prairie Safety

Is Sun Prairie safe?
Not especially. Sun Prairie earns a D with a crime rate of 257.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Sun Prairie?
257.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 305.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2267.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sun Prairie safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sun Prairie's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,850 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sun Prairie?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sun Prairie generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sun Prairie police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sun Prairie?
No. Crime in Sun Prairie has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Sun Prairie compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Sun Prairie ranks behind about 73% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie?
Bad. A D grade and 257.3 per-thousand rate put Sun Prairie below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 305 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sun Prairie?
305.1 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (37), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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