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Is Verona, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 16,821 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Verona is a smaller community of 16,821 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 234.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,640 per 100K.

Verona Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVeronaWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate293.1334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2049.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate179.0--268.2
Theft Rate1640.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate358.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

293/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2050/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Verona

Violent crime in Verona is below the national average. The rate of 293.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2049.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,640 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Verona Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault179
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary362
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,640
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft358
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Verona Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Verona
293.1
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Verona
2049.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Verona Safety

Is Verona safe?
Not especially. Verona earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Verona?
234.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 293.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2049.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Verona safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Verona's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,640 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Verona?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Verona generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Verona police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Verona?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Verona's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Verona compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Verona ranks behind about 68% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Verona to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Verona?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.3 per-thousand rate put Verona below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 293 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Verona?
293.1 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (179), robbery (45), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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