Fitchburg, WI Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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30%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

17%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

32%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Fitchburg_{/100k people}	Wisconsin_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	519	n/a (estimate)	1,632	1,682	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.3	6.3
Rape	13	n/a	40.9	38.6	40.0
Robbery	12	n/a	37.7	39.4	66.1
Assault	73	n/a	229.6	213.7	268.2
Violent crime	98	n/a (estimate)	308	297	370
Burglary	45	n/a	141.5	153.7	269.8
Theft	306	n/a	962.4	981.0	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	70	n/a	220.2	250.3	282.7
Property crime	421	n/a (estimate)	1,324	1,385	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Fitchburg, WI

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Fitchburg crime rate is 29.8% lower than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Fitchburg, there were 98 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 308 per 100,000 individuals, 16.7% lower than the national average. Additionally, Fitchburg recorded 421 property crimes, amounting to 1324 per 100,000 residents, 32.3% lower than the U.S. average.

In a remarkable testament to the city's commitment to safety, Fitchburg reported a murder rate of 0. This could indicate that it is a very safe place to live, but also serves as an inspiration to other urban areas striving for safer communities. Examining the full crime report will provide a complete overview of all crimes - violent and property.

Is Fitchburg a Safe Place to Live?

Is Fitchburg a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Fitchburg has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 30%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 1.42 daily incidents, encompassing 0.27 violent crimes and 1.15 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Fitchburg as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Fitchburg Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows us to analyze short-term trends in crime activity. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, we can identify patterns and shifts in Fitchburg crime rates. This information can be invaluable for residents looking to make informed decisions on where to live. When comparing the most recent year to the previous year, total crime in Fitchburg has decreased by 15.6% year over year. Violent crime has decreased by 5.8% and property crime has decreased by 17.6%.

Potential Causes for Crime in Fitchburg

Fitchburg reports an unemployment rate of 1.4%, contrasting with the national average of 4.7%. Constrained employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-paying positions can contribute to elevated rates of unemployment and underemployment. Areas where individuals contend with joblessness or insufficient wages may display heightened susceptibility to an increase in criminal activities attributed to economic insecurity. Conversely, regions characterized by robust employment rates often witness a decrease in overall Fitchburg crime rates.

Fitchburg has a population density of 860 people per square mile, contrasting with the national average of 90.6 people per square mile. High population density cities are often large urban hubs teeming with diverse economic opportunities. Within these environments, income disparities can become pronounced, leading to higher poverty levels. This economic divide may contribute to an uptick in property crimes and, occasionally, violent crimes. In contrast, areas characterized by low population density typically exhibit lower Fitchburg crime rates.

Escalating cost of living expenses, encompassing exorbitant housing costs, grocery and healthcare expenditures, can induce financial strain on individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. Such economic stress may propel individuals towards criminal activities, including theft or burglary, as a means of addressing their financial hardships. Conversely, cities characterized by a lower cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, potentially resulting in a reduced crime rate. In Fitchburg, the cost of living is 12.55% higher than the national average, reflecting a more affordable economic environment that could contribute to a decrease in crime levels.

Fitchburg crime map

The Fitchburg crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Fitchburg as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Fitchburg crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Fitchburg crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Fitchburg crime rates are 30% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Fitchburg are 17% lower than the national average
In Fitchburg you have a 1 in 62 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Fitchburg is safer than 41% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Fitchburg has decreased by 16%

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Daily Crime In Fitchburg (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Fitchburg, per 100,000 residents. In Fitchburg, the total number of daily crimes is 1.03 times less than the Wisconsin average and 1.42 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Fitchburg are 1.04 times more than the Wisconsin average and 1.20 times less than the national average. For property crime, Fitchburg has a daily crime rate that is 1.05 times less than the Wisconsin average and 1.48 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Fitchburg (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Fitchburg to every other city in Wisconsin, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Fitchburg safe? The gauges above illustrate that Fitchburg is safer than 17% of every city located within Wisconsin along with 41% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Wisconsin and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Fitchburg, WI is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Fitchburg

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Fitchburg is 1 in 325

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Fitchburg is 1 in 76

The chance of being a victim of crime in Fitchburg is 1 in 62

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Fitchburg? In Fitchburg, WI you have a 1 in 325 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 76 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 62 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Fitchburg.

Year Over Year Crime In Fitchburg (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Fitchburg is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Fitchburg has decreased by 7% and the rate of property crime in Fitchburg has decreased by 18%. The total crime rate in Fitchburg has decreased by 16% year to year.

Fitchburg police department

Item	Fitchburg	Wisconsin	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	57	9,355	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.2	2.4	3.3

There are a total of 57 Fitchburg police officers. This results in 2.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 7.3% less than the Wisconsin average and 31.9% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Wisconsin

State	Total offenders	Wisconsin_/100K	National_/100K
Wisconsin	24,983	456	266

There are a total of 24,983 sex offenders in Wisconsin. This yields a total of 456 sex offenders in Wisconsin per 100,000 residents which is 71% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Cottage Grove, WI	7,086	41	150	191
Shorewood Hills, WI	2,085	42	194	236
Waunakee, WI	13,903	60	295	355
Cross Plains, WI	4,234	50	349	399
Brooklyn, WI	1,212	103	479	581
Belleville, WI	2,682	77	574	650
Oregon, WI	10,513	87	624	711
Fitchburg, WI	30,032	308	1,324	1,632

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Madison Heights, MI	30,000	242	1,905	2,148
Burlingame, CA	30,071	203	3,493	3,696
Kahului, HI	29,993	331	3,097	3,427
New Bern, NC	29,985	506	2,040	2,546
North Chicago, IL	29,967	429	2,517	2,946
Fitchburg, WI	30,032	308	1,324	1,632

Source: The Fitchburg, WI crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.