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Is Waunakee, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 16,411 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,411, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Waunakee earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,168 per 100K.

Waunakee Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWaunakeeWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate256.7334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1697.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate165.0--268.2
Theft Rate1168.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate242.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

195.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

257/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1697/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Waunakee

Violent crime in Waunakee is below the national average. The rate of 256.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1697.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,168 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Waunakee Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault165
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary320
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,168
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft242
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Waunakee Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Waunakee
256.7
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Waunakee
1697.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waunakee Safety

Is Waunakee safe?
It depends on where in Waunakee you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Waunakee?
195.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 256.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1697.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Waunakee safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Waunakee 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 Waunakee?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Waunakee generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Waunakee police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Waunakee?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Waunakee's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Waunakee compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Middle of the pack for Wisconsin. Waunakee isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 48th percentile among Wisconsin cities.
How safe is Waunakee 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 Waunakee?
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 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Waunakee?
256.7 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (165), robbery (37), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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