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65%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
61%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
66%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
Colfax crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Colfax crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Colfax crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Colfax crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleColfax/100k peopleWisconsin/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)810 (estimate)1,6822,324
Murdern/an/an/a5.36.3
Rapen/an/an/a38.640.0
Robberyn/an/an/a39.466.1
Assaultn/an/an/a213.7268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)143 (estimate)297370
Burglaryn/an/an/a153.7269.8
Theftn/an/an/a981.01,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a250.3282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)667 (estimate)1,3851,954

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The Colfax crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Colfax as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Colfax crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Colfax crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Colfax crime rates are 65% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Colfax are 61% lower than the national average
      • In Colfax you have a 1 in 124 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Colfax is safer than 70% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Colfax has increased by 17%

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        Daily Crime In Colfax (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Colfax

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Colfax is 1 in 699
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Colfax is 1 in 150
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Colfax is 1 in 124

        Year Over Year Crime In Colfax (per 100,000 people)

        Colfax police department

        Item Colfax Wisconsin National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a9,355558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a2.43.3

        Sex offenders in Wisconsin

        State Total offenders Wisconsin /100K National /100K
        Wisconsin24,983456266
        There are a total of 24,983 sex offenders in Wisconsin. This yields a total of 456 sex offenders in Wisconsin per 100,000 residents which is 71% greater than the national average.

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        Colfax, WI1,181143667810
        Source: The Colfax, WI crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.