Despite being a small, picturesque town in northern Wisconsin, Plum Lake has not been immune to crime. According to recent statistics, the rate of violent crime in Plum Lake is 7.7, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the rate of property crime in the area is 20.6, higher than the national average of 35.4. This means that while Plum Lake may be relatively safe in terms of violent crime, residents and visitors should still be cautious when it comes to protecting their property. The low rate of violent crime can be attributed to a strong sense of community and a close-knit population, as well as the efforts of local law enforcement. However, the rate of property crime serves as a reminder to always be vigilant and take necessary precautions, even in seemingly peaceful towns like Plum Lake.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Plum Lake violent crime is 7.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Plum Lake property crime is 20.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Plum Lake, Wisconsin does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Woodruff, Wisconsin. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Woodruff, Wisconsin. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.