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Is Whitewater, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 16,038 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Whitewater has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 271.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,747 per 100K.

Whitewater Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWhitewaterWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate372.9334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2343.82036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate210.0--268.2
Theft Rate1747.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate301.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

271.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

373/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2344/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Whitewater

Violent crime in Whitewater is close to the national average. The rate of 372.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2343.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,747 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Whitewater Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault210
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary407
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,747
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft301
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Whitewater Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Whitewater
372.9
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Whitewater
2343.8
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Whitewater Safety

Is Whitewater safe?
Not especially. Whitewater earns a D with a crime rate of 271.7 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 Whitewater?
271.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 372.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2343.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Whitewater safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Whitewater's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,747 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Whitewater?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Whitewater generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Whitewater police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Whitewater?
Crime rates have held steady in Whitewater, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Whitewater compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Whitewater ranks behind about 90% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Whitewater 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 Whitewater?
Bad. A D grade and 271.7 per-thousand rate put Whitewater below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 373 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Whitewater?
372.9 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (210), robbery (56), and murder (6.0) 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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