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Is Weston, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 15,931 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Weston is a smaller community of 15,931 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 236.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,666 per 100K.

Weston Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWestonWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate321.2334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2045.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate209.0--268.2
Theft Rate1666.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate220.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

236.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

321/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2046/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Weston

Violent crime in Weston is close to the national average. The rate of 321.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2045.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,666 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Weston Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault209
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary320
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,666
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft220
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Weston Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Weston
321.2
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Weston
2045.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Weston Safety

Is Weston safe?
Not especially. Weston earns a C- with a crime rate of 236.7 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 Weston?
236.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 321.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2045.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Weston safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Weston's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,666 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Weston?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Weston generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Weston police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Weston?
Crime rates have held steady in Weston, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Weston compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Weston ranks behind about 80% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Weston 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 Weston?
Bad. A C- grade and 236.7 per-thousand rate put Weston below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 321 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Weston?
321.2 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (209), robbery (40), and murder (7.0) 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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