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Crime rate in Mequon, Wisconsin (WI): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Mequon, WI compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Mequon, WI

The 2022 crime rate in Mequon, WI is 50 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 5.0 times lower than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 29.4% U.S. cities. The 2022 Mequon crime rate fell by 5% compared to 2021. In the last 5 years Mequon has seen increasing violent crime and decline of property crime.
See how dangerous Mequon, WI is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Mequon:

49.6
Thiensville:

7.3
Brown Deer:

342.6
Bayside:

26.3
River Hills:

46.2
Fox Point:

37.8
Cedarburg:

33.5
Grafton:

63.7
Glendale:

317.0
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Mequon by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(8.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(4.2)
1
(4.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(8.6)
2
(8.5)
0
(0.0)
2
(8.2)
0
(0.0)
3
(12.2)
1
(4.1)
2
(8.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(4.2)
2
(8.6)
4
(17.2)
3
(12.9)
2
(8.6)
0
(0.0)
4
(16.9)
2
(8.3)
7
(28.9)
1
(4.1)
1
(4.1)
1
(4.1)
3
(12.0)
3
(11.8)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
5
(21.1)
4
(17.3)
4
(17.2)
13
(55.9)
0
(0.0)
6
(25.7)
12
(50.8)
4
(16.6)
2
(8.2)
4
(16.5)
10
(40.7)
10
(40.8)
10
(40.1)
13
(51.3)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
33
(139.3)
25
(108.1)
38
(163.6)
66
(284.0)
22
(94.6)
32
(136.8)
35
(148.3)
35
(145.1)
50
(206.2)
34
(139.9)
22
(89.6)
18
(73.4)
20
(80.2)
20
(78.9)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
120
(506.6)
111
(479.9)
162
(697.3)
129
(555.1)
119
(511.5)
108
(461.8)
97
(410.9)
149
(617.9)
133
(548.5)
192
(789.8)
147
(598.8)
181
(738.0)
159
(637.6)
166
(654.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
4
(16.9)
4
(17.3)
2
(8.6)
3
(12.9)
5
(21.5)
6
(25.7)
8
(33.9)
13
(53.9)
15
(61.9)
15
(61.7)
7
(28.5)
7
(28.5)
10
(40.1)
13
(51.3)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(4.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(4.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(7.9)
City-Data.com crime index40.237.765.958.231.442.151.645.058.250.851.749.652.449.6

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 14 registered sex offenders living in Mequon, Wisconsin as of May 21, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Mequon is 1,697 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.



Violent crime rate in 2022
Mequon:

31.6
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2021
Mequon:

34.1
U.S. Average:

224.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Mequon:

26.5
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Mequon:

34.6
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Mequon:

10.3
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Mequon:

26.8
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Mequon:

12.4
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Mequon:

42.4
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Mequon:

21.4
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Mequon:

4.3
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Mequon:

34.4
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Mequon:

34.4
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Mequon:

17.3
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Mequon:

16.9
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Mequon:

10.6
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Mequon:

22.8
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Mequon:

16.5
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Mequon:

10.3
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2022
Mequon:

56.2
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2021
Mequon:

53.9
U.S. Average:

157.8

Property crime rate in 2020
Mequon:

55.9
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Mequon:

52.1
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Mequon:

76.7
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Mequon:

77.9
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Mequon:

68.0
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Mequon:

55.3
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Mequon:

54.3
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Mequon:

47.7
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Mequon:

86.5
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Mequon:

68.9
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Mequon:

48.2
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Mequon:

55.7
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Mequon:

62.8
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Mequon:

45.9
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Mequon:

84.1
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Mequon:

70.3
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 49 (40 officers - 33 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.60
Wisconsin average:

2.07

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 49 (38 officers - 32 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.55
Wisconsin average:

2.11

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 49 (39 officers - 34 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.59
Wisconsin average:

2.27

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 49 (37 officers - 32 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.52
Wisconsin average:

2.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 48 (39 officers - 34 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.61
Wisconsin average:

2.24

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 47 (38 officers - 33 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.58
Wisconsin average:

2.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 46 (38 officers - 33 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.61
Wisconsin average:

2.22

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 45 (36 officers - 31 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.54
Wisconsin average:

2.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 44 (36 officers - 31 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.55
Wisconsin average:

2.19

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 44 (36 officers - 31 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.55
Wisconsin average:

2.22

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 43 (35 officers - 31 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.51
Wisconsin average:

2.24

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 43 (35 officers - 31 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.51
Wisconsin average:

2.31

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 44 (36 officers - 32 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.52
Wisconsin average:

2.32

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 46 (38 officers - 35 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.62
Wisconsin average:

2.32

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 46 (37 officers - 34 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.56
Wisconsin average:

2.32

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 44 (36 officers - 33 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.51
Wisconsin average:

2.35

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 43 (36 officers - 33 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.51
Wisconsin average:

2.36

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 43 (36 officers - 33 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.53
Wisconsin average:

2.33

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 45 (37 officers - 34 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.58
Wisconsin average:

2.37

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Mequon, WI
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 53092, 53097.