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Is Sussex, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 12,779 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sussex is a smaller community of 12,779 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 238.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,783 per 100K.

Sussex Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSussexWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate362.0334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2022.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate229.0--268.2
Theft Rate1783.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate323.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

362/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2022/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sussex

Violent crime in Sussex is close to the national average. The rate of 362.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2022.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,783 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sussex Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault229
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery84
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary312
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,783
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft323
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sussex Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sussex
362.0
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sussex
2022.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sussex Safety

Is Sussex safe?
Not especially. Sussex earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Sussex?
238.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 362.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2022.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sussex safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sussex's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,783 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sussex?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sussex generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sussex police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sussex?
Crime rates have held steady in Sussex, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Sussex compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Sussex ranks behind about 74% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Sussex to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Sussex?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.4 per-thousand rate put Sussex below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 362 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sussex?
362.0 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (229), robbery (84), 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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