Fitchburg, WI crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Fitchburg, WI shows good safety standards with a B+ rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (48.7% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 378 incidents suggests Fitchburg maintains good community safety standards.
Fitchburg demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for an area within Wisconsin (identified by the GEOID "16000US5525950"), a detailed analysis reveals the following insights. The total reported crime count is 378 incidents. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 182 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most significant category, with a total of 161 incidents, broken down into "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (2 incidents), "Stolen Property Offenses" (17 incidents), "Larceny/Theft Offenses" (78 incidents), "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (53 incidents), and "Motor Vehicle Theft" (11 incidents). Sex offenses are relatively low, with a total of 12 incidents, including "Sex Offenses" (4 incidents), "Sex Offenses, Non-forcible" (2 incidents), and "Kidnapping/Abduction" (6 incidents). Robbery is minimal, with only 2 reported incidents. The "others" category includes 21 incidents, primarily "Fraud Offenses" (16 incidents), followed by "Embezzlement" (3 incidents) and "Extortion/Blackmail" (2 incidents).
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Fitchburg, WI.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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