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Is Waupun, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 11,150 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,150, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Waupun earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,755 per 100K.

Waupun Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWaupunWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate315.5334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2037.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate241.0--268.2
Theft Rate1755.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate373.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

316/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2037/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Waupun

Violent crime in Waupun is close to the national average. The rate of 315.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2037.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,755 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Waupun Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault241
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary393
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,755
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft373
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Waupun Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Waupun
315.5
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Waupun
2037.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waupun Safety

Is Waupun safe?
Not especially. Waupun earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.3 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 Waupun?
235.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 315.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2037.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Waupun safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Waupun's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,755 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Waupun?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Waupun generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Waupun police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Waupun?
No. Crime in Waupun has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Waupun compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Waupun ranks behind about 63% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Waupun to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Waupun?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.3 per-thousand rate put Waupun below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 316 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Waupun?
315.5 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (241), robbery (35), 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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