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Wisconsin

Lakes, Forests, and Midwest Charm

A Message from the Governor

My focus is on solving problems, period. I am proud to serve the people of Wisconsin with the humble appreciation that the will of the people is the law of the land.

 Governor Tony Evers

Tony Evers

About Wisconsin

Wisconsin, often referred to as the “Badger State” and the “Dairyland State,” is a charming and diverse state located in the upper Midwest region of the United States. Known for its natural beauty, vibrant cities, and a strong sense of community, Wisconsin offers a wide range of experiences for residents and visitors alike.

Wisconsin’s landscapes are a blend of rolling farmlands, serene lakes, and lush forests. The state is home to numerous lakes, including Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and a multitude of smaller inland lakes, making it a haven for water enthusiasts.

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Crimes Overview

Wisconsin’s murder, rape, and assault crime rates are below the national averages, indicating lower violent crime levels. Robbery is also less prevalent in the state. However, Wisconsin faces challenges with a higher kidnapping rate.

The state has lower rates of burglary, vandalism, blackmail, and theft compared to the national averages, but it has a higher rate of motor vehicle theft. Identity theft is slightly higher in Wisconsin. Drug offenses and weapon law violations are areas of concern, with rates exceeding the national averages.

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Wisconsin Crime Rates by City

Adams

Albany

Algoma

Altoona

Amery

Antigo

Appleton

Ashwaubenon

Barron

Bayside

Beaver Dam

Beloit

Beloit Town

Berlin

Bloomer

Boscobel

Boyceville

Brillion

Brodhead

Brookfield

Brown Deer

Burlington

Butler

Caledonia

Campbell Township

Cashton

Cedarburg

Chetek

Chilton

Chippewa Falls

Cleveland

Clinton

Columbus

Cottage Grove

Cross Plains

Cudahy

Darlington

Deforest

Delafield

Delavan

Delavan Town

De Pere

East Troy

Eau Claire

Edgerton

Elkhart Lake

Elkhorn

Elk Mound

Ellsworth

Elm Grove

Everest Metropolitan

Fennimore

Fitchburg

Fond du Lac

Fontana

Fort Atkinson

Fox Crossing

Fox Point

Franklin

Geneva Town

Germantown

Glendale

Grafton

Grand Chute

Green Bay

Greendale

Greenfield

Green Lake

Hartford

Hartland

Hobart-Lawrence

Holmen

Horicon

Hudson

Hurley

Janesville

Jefferson

Kaukauna

Kenosha

Kewaunee

Kiel

Kohler

Kronenwetter

La Crosse

Lake Geneva

Lake Hallie

Lake Mills

Lancaster

Linn Township

Lodi

Lomira

Madison

Manitowoc

Marinette

Marshall Village

Mauston

Mayville

McFarland

Medford

Menasha

Menomonee Falls

Menomonie

Mequon

Merrill

Middleton

Milton

Milwaukee

Minocqua

Mishicot

Monona

Monroe

Montello

Mount Horeb

Mount Pleasant

Mukwonago

Mukwonago Town

Muscoda

Muskego

Neenah

New Berlin

New Glarus

New Holstein

New Lisbon

New London

New Richmond

Niagara

North Fond du Lac

Oak Creek

Oconomowoc

Oconto

Oconto Falls

Omro

OnAlaska

Oregon

Orfordville

Oshkosh

Palmyra

Peshtigo

Pewaukee Village

Phillips

Platteville

Pleasant Prairie

Plover

Plymouth

Portage

Prairie du Chien

Prescott

Racine

Rhinelander

Rice Lake

Ripon

River Hills

Rome Town

Rothschild

Saukville

Seymour

Shawano

Sheboygan

Sheboygan Falls

Shorewood

Shorewood Hills

South Milwaukee

Sparta

Stanley

St. Croix Falls

Stevens Point

St. Francis

Sturtevant

Summit

Sun Prairie

Superior

Thiensville

Thorp

Tomahawk

Town of East Troy

Town of Madison

Two Rivers

Verona

Waterford Town

Waukesha

Waunakee

Waupaca

Waupun

Wausau

Wauwatosa

Webster

West Allis

West Bend

Westfield

West Milwaukee

West Salem

Whitefish Bay

Whitewater

Williams Bay

Winneconne

Wisconsin Dells

Woodruff

Metropolitan Counties

Brown

Calumet

Chippewa

Columbia

Dane

Douglas

Eau Claire

Fond du Lac

Green

Iowa

Kenosha

Kewaunee

La Crosse

Lincoln

Marathon

Milwaukee

Oconto

Outagamie

Pierce

Racine

Rock

Sheboygan

St. Croix

Waukesha

Winnebago

Non-Metropolitan Counties

Adams

Barron

Buffalo

Burnett

Clark

Dodge

Door

Dunn

Grant

Iron

Jefferson

Juneau

Lafayette

Langlade

Manitowoc

Marinette

Marquette

Menominee

Monroe

Oneida

Pepin

Polk

Portage

Richland

Rusk

Sauk

Sawyer

Shawano

Taylor

Vilas

Walworth

Washburn

Waupaca

Waushara

Wood