Janesville, WI Crime


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Janesville, WI has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to the background information provided, the city has a violent crime rate of 19.3, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Janesville are less likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, or homicide. However, the property crime rate in Janesville is slightly higher than the national average, at 43.7 compared to 35.4. Property crimes include theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. Despite this, Janesville remains a relatively safe city to live in, with a lower overall crime rate than the national average. The community in Janesville has taken steps to address and prevent crime, making it a desirable place to live and work.

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

Janesville violent crime is 19.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Janesville property crime is 43.7. (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
Janesville, WI Crime History
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Reviews for Janesville
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Beautiful City - on an Ice Age Trail. I moved here during the Covid thing so it is hard to tell how friendly people are. The government seems closed - encouraged by  More

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My Wife and I have lived here for the last 2 years. Janesville is the pit of Hell. Nothing to do here, especially during the winter time. Closest places are 45 min to  More

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Janesville has pros and cons to living here depending on what is important to you. Janesville has a cheap cost of living and liberal-below average schools. Since you can  More

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