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Is Windsor, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 10,085 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,085, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Windsor earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,260 per 100K.

Windsor Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWindsorWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate268.3334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1839.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate190.0--268.2
Theft Rate1260.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate187.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

268/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1839/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Windsor

Violent crime in Windsor is below the national average. The rate of 268.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1839.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,260 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Windsor Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault190
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary353
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,260
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft187
059% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Windsor Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Windsor
268.3
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Windsor
1839.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Windsor Safety

Is Windsor safe?
Not especially. Windsor earns a C with a crime rate of 210.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Windsor?
210.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 268.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1839.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Windsor safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Windsor has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Windsor?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Windsor generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Windsor police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Windsor?
Crime rates have held steady in Windsor, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Windsor compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Windsor ranks behind about 70% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Windsor to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Windsor?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Windsor?
268.3 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (190), robbery (37), 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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