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Is Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 18,654 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,654, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Wisconsin Rapids earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,481 per 100K.

Wisconsin Rapids Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWisconsin RapidsWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate344.0334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1957.02036.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate253.0--268.2
Theft Rate1481.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate171.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

230.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

344/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1957/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wisconsin Rapids

Violent crime in Wisconsin Rapids is close to the national average. The rate of 344.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1957.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,481 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wisconsin Rapids Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault253
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary361
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,481
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft171
054% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wisconsin Rapids Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wisconsin Rapids
344.0
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wisconsin Rapids
1957.0
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin Rapids Safety

Is Wisconsin Rapids safe?
Not especially. Wisconsin Rapids earns a C- with a crime rate of 230.1 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 Wisconsin Rapids?
230.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 344.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1957.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wisconsin Rapids safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Wisconsin Rapids's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,481 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wisconsin Rapids?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wisconsin Rapids generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wisconsin Rapids police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wisconsin Rapids?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Wisconsin Rapids's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Wisconsin Rapids compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Wisconsin Rapids ranks behind about 71% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Wisconsin Rapids to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Wisconsin Rapids?
Bad. A C- grade and 230.1 per-thousand rate put Wisconsin Rapids below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 344 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Wisconsin Rapids?
344.0 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (253), robbery (38), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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