Wheeler, WI Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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12%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

15%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Wheeler 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 Wheeler 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 Wheeler 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 Wheeler crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Wheeler_{/100k people}	Wisconsin_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,008 (estimate)	1,506	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	4.8	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.5	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	38.7	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	208.6	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	385 (estimate)	289	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	128.9	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	919.9	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	168.1	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,622 (estimate)	1,217	1,917

Wheeler crime map

The Wheeler crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Wheeler 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 Wheeler crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Wheeler 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

Wheeler crime rates are 12% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Wheeler are 6% higher than the national average
In Wheeler you have a 1 in 50 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Wheeler is safer than 23% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Wheeler has decreased by 17%

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Daily Crime In Wheeler (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Wheeler

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Wheeler is 1 in 260

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Wheeler is 1 in 62

The chance of being a victim of crime in Wheeler is 1 in 50

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

Wheeler police department

Item	Wheeler	Wisconsin	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	9,355	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.4	3.3

Sex offenders in Wisconsin

State	Total offenders	Wisconsin_/100K	National_/100K
Wisconsin	24,983	456	266

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.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Tainter Lake, WI	2,797	92	388	480
Glenwood City, WI	1,112	119	502	622
Colfax, WI	1,181	120	506	627
Elk Mound, WI	1,129	122	513	635
Menomonie, WI	16,479	301	1,019	1,320
Wilson, WI	250	286	1,203	1,489
Boyceville, WI	1,168	273	1,456	1,729
Wheeler, WI	302	385	1,622	2,008

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Easton, WA	302	317	2,560	2,876
Shorter, AL	302	494	2,075	2,569
Easton, MO	302	588	2,682	3,269
Sanborn, MN	302	398	2,594	2,992
Kellerton, IA	302	397	2,042	2,439
Wheeler, WI	302	385	1,622	2,008

Source: The Wheeler, WI crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.