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Kenosha vs Menomonie Crime Comparison

Side-by-side crime rates, safety scores, and trends based on FBI data.

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Is Kenosha or Menomonie Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Kenosha is safer than Menomonie (Safety Score 69/100 vs 62/100), with a total crime rate of 1,154 per 100,000 versus 1,344 for Menomonie — 14% lower. Kenosha has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in murder, where Menomonie has a 100% lower rate.

Note: Kenosha is 5.9x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.

Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Kenosha, WI?

Kenosha — 5-Year Trend

Decreasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Menomonie — 5-Year Trend

Decreasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Kenosha, WI

Kenosha, WI
Safety Score 69/100
Coverage 97,652
Total Crime Rate 1,154.1
Category Wins 3/7

Menomonie, WI

Menomonie, WI
Safety Score 62/100
Coverage 16,595
Total Crime Rate 1,343.8
Category Wins 4/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Kenosha Menomonie Difference
Total Crime Rate 1,154.1 1,343.8 -189.7
Violent Crime Rate 287.8 132.6 +155.2
Murder Rate 3.1 0.0 +3.1
Rape Rate 46.1 24.1 +22.0
Robbery Rate 35.8 0.0 +35.8
Aggravated Assault Rate 200.7 108.5 +92.2
Property Crime Rate 866.3 1,211.2 -344.9
Burglary Rate 90.1 325.4 -235.3
Larceny-Theft Rate 700.5 855.7 -155.2
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 75.8 30.1 +45.7

All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenosha or Menomonie safer?

Kenosha is safer with a total crime rate of 1,154 per 100K vs 1,344 for Menomonie — a 14% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Kenosha has a violent crime rate of 287.8 per 100K while Menomonie has 132.6. Menomonie has lower violent crime.

About Kenosha, WI

Kenosha, a city on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, boasts a rich industrial past, once home to a major Nash Motors plant. Its population of roughly 100,000 residents reflects a diverse Midwestern community. With a safety score of 69/100 and a population coverage of 97,652, Kenosha has a total crime rate of 1,154.1 per 100,000 residents.

About Menomonie, WI

Menomonie, Wisconsin, home to the University of Wisconsin-Stout, sits on the Red Cedar River in Dunn County. This city of roughly 16,000 residents was historically a significant lumber town. With a safety score of 62/100 and a population coverage of 16,595, Menomonie has a total crime rate of 1,343.8 per 100,000 residents.

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