Is Appleton or Twin Falls Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Twin Falls is safer than Appleton (Safety Score 55/100 vs 55/100), with a total crime rate of 1,543 per 100,000 versus 1,549 for Appleton — 0% lower. Appleton has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Appleton has a 52% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Appleton, WI?
Appleton — 5-Year Trend
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Twin Falls — 5-Year Trend
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Appleton, WI
Twin Falls, ID
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Appleton | Twin Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,548.5 | 1,543.0 | +5.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 201.6 | 416.6 | -215.0 |
| Murder Rate | 2.7 | 5.4 | -2.7 |
| Rape Rate | 52.4 | 91.2 | -38.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 9.4 | 8.9 | +0.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 137.1 | 311.1 | -174.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,346.9 | 1,126.4 | +220.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 153.2 | 96.6 | +56.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,130.5 | 947.6 | +182.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 63.2 | 82.2 | -19.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Appleton or Twin Falls safer?
Twin Falls is safer with a total crime rate of 1,543 per 100K vs 1,549 for Appleton — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Appleton has a violent crime rate of 201.6 per 100K while Twin Falls has 416.6. Appleton has lower violent crime.
About Appleton, WI
Appleton, a Fox Cities community along the Fox River in Northeast Wisconsin, is known for being Harry Houdini's childhood home. This city of over 75,000 residents is a regional hub for healthcare and paper manufacturing. With a safety score of 55/100 and a population coverage of 74,394, Appleton has a total crime rate of 1,548.5 per 100,000 residents.
About Twin Falls, ID
Twin Falls, Idaho, known for Shoshone Falls, is a city in south-central Idaho. Its economy relies heavily on agriculture, particularly dairy farming. With a safety score of 55/100 and a population coverage of 55,932, Twin Falls has a total crime rate of 1,543.0 per 100,000 residents.