Appleton, WI Crime


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The city of Appleton, WI has a relatively low crime rate in comparison to the national average. According to background information, the violent crime rate in Appleton is 20.4, while the US average is 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Appleton is 27.1, which is lower than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that the residents of Appleton can feel a sense of safety and security in their community. However, it is important to note that any crime, regardless of its rate, can have a significant impact on individuals and the community as a whole. The city's law enforcement and local government continue to work towards maintaining a safe and peaceful environment for its residents.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Appleton violent crime is 20.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Appleton property crime is 27.1. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Appleton, WI Crime History
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Just to clarify my earlier review, the people are generally unfriendly, except the overweight women( 90% of women here) are friendly. Tailgatings on 1-41 an 441 is very  More

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Over 7 years ago

Women here are very heavy. People are rude here, will cut you off in public and not say a word. People at the gym walk in and do not even look at you, even though you  More

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Over 8 years ago

Something is happening in Appleton. The place used to be called the shopping capital of Wisco. But, slowly this rather commercial-sounding moniker is being replaced by  More

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