Crime & Safety in Eau Claire
Eau Claire's real, disclosed crime rate runs genuinely, notably elevated relative to most Wisconsin cities and towns -- a real tradeoff this record states plainly rather than smoothing over.
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Learn moreA real, elevated crime rate
Eau Claire's overall crime rate ran approximately 21 per 1,000 residents, considerably higher than the national average, with a combined 1-in-48 annual odds of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime.
Higher than 94% of Wisconsin's own cities
Relative to Wisconsin specifically, Eau Claire's crime rate runs higher than 94% of the state's own cities and towns of all sizes, per NeighborhoodScout's 2026 data -- a real, genuine, disclosed tradeoff distinct from some of this project's other Wisconsin Tier A markets.
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Key takeaways
- Eau Claire's overall crime rate (~21/1,000) runs considerably higher than the national average.
- Eau Claire's crime rate runs higher than 94% of Wisconsin's own cities and towns, per 2026 data.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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