Kenosha, WI crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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per 1000 residents
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (46.6% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The high crime volume of 1,714 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Crime rates in Kenosha align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US5539225, a total of 1,714 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, with 778 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is also significant, totaling 743 incidents, broken down into "Motor Vehicle Theft" (30), "Larceny/Theft Offenses" (472), "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (204), "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (22), and "Stolen Property Offenses" (15). Sex offenses account for 121 incidents, with subcategories including "Sex Offenses" (2, 50), "Kidnapping/Abduction" (9, 57), and "Sex Offenses, Non-forcible" (3). Robbery is relatively low, with 17 incidents, all classified as "Robbery." Homicide is the least frequent, with 4 incidents, all classified as "Homicide Offenses." The "others" category includes 51 incidents, comprising "Fraud Offenses" (24), "Arson" (1), "Counterfeiting/Forgery" (3), and "Embezzlement" (23). To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The city and state associated with GEOID 16000US5539225 are required to determine the population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. Without this contextual information, it is impossible to benchmark the crime data against the city's demographics and other relevant factors. For example, if the population of the city is 50,000, the crime rate per 100k would be 3,428, which is relatively high. However, if the population is 200,000, the crime rate per 100k would be 857, which is more moderate. Similarly, the violent crime rate (homicide, robbery, assault, and sex offenses) and property crime rate can only be calculated with the population data. The safety score and grade are typically derived from a combination of crime rates and other factors, such as community policing efforts and socioeconomic conditions. Crime map data would provide a visual representation of crime hotspots, while zip codes data would allow for a more granular analysis of crime patterns within the city.
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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.
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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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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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