Wausau, WI Crime


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Wausau, Wisconsin has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the city's violent crime rate is 15.1, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Additionally, property crime in Wausau is also below the national average at 32.5 compared to 35.4. While the city is not immune to crime, it is clear that efforts have been made to maintain a safe and secure community. With a lower crime rate, residents of Wausau can feel confident in their city and its ability to provide a safe environment for its citizens.

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

Wausau violent crime is 15.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Wausau property crime is 32.5. (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
Wausau, WI Crime History
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Over 6 years ago

I visited Wausau during the summer and it was a very nice change from Phoenix. The people were friendly & helpful. It was a little humid than what I’m used to but  More

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Beautiful area geographically but beneath that beauty are some of the most overly conservative, unfriendly, judgemental people anywhere. Very hard to make friends here  More

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I LIVED IN WAUSAU WI OVER 23 YEARS AGO. I RELOCATED TO WYOMING IN 1990 FOR GOVERMENT POSITION. NOW RETIRED FROM FEDERAL SERVICE, I WILL BE MOVING BACK TO THE UPPER  More

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