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Is Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 14,489 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,489, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Whitefish Bay earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,564 per 100K.

Whitefish Bay Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWhitefish BayWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate312.1334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2105.02036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate215.0--268.2
Theft Rate1564.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate479.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

312/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2105/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Whitefish Bay

Violent crime in Whitefish Bay is close to the national average. The rate of 312.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2105.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,564 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Whitefish Bay Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault215
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary346
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,564
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft479
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Whitefish Bay Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Whitefish Bay
312.1
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Whitefish Bay
2105.0
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Whitefish Bay Safety

Is Whitefish Bay safe?
Not especially. Whitefish Bay earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.7 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 Whitefish Bay?
241.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 312.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2105.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Whitefish Bay safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Whitefish Bay's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,564 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Whitefish Bay?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Whitefish Bay generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Whitefish Bay police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Whitefish Bay?
No. Crime in Whitefish Bay has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Whitefish Bay compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Whitefish Bay 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 Whitefish Bay 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 Whitefish Bay?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.7 per-thousand rate put Whitefish Bay below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 312 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Whitefish Bay?
312.1 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (215), robbery (60), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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