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Is West Bend, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 32,268 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 32,268, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. West Bend earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,216 per 100K.

West Bend Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWest BendWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate377.0334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1793.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate255.0--268.2
Theft Rate1216.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate330.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

377/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1794/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for West Bend

Violent crime in West Bend is close to the national average. The rate of 377.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1793.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,216 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

West Bend Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault255
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary241
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,216
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft330
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How West Bend Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Bend
377.0
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Bend
1793.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About West Bend Safety

Is West Bend safe?
Not especially. West Bend earns a C with a crime rate of 217 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 West Bend?
217 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 377.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1793.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is West Bend safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. West Bend's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,216 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in West Bend?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in West Bend generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the West Bend police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in West Bend?
Crime rates have held steady in West Bend, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does West Bend compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. West Bend ranks behind about 76% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is West Bend to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in West Bend?
Bad. A C grade and 217 per-thousand rate put West Bend below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 377 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in West Bend?
377.0 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (255), robbery (71), 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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