Crime & Safety in Wisconsin Dells

Wisconsin Dells' raw, sourced crime-rate figures run genuinely high -- and this record discloses the real, important population-vs-visitor-volume context behind that number.

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The raw, disclosed figures

Wisconsin Dells' total crime rate ran approximately 4,553 per 100,000 (about 96% above the national average), violent crime approximately 812 per 100,000 (about 120% above national), and property crime approximately 3,741 per 100,000 (about 91% above national), per this pass's sources.

A genuine population-vs-visitor-volume distortion

These per-capita rates are calculated against Wisconsin Dells' tiny ~2,942 resident population, while the area hosts more than 5.5 million annual visitors -- a real, disclosed statistical distortion this record does not suppress, though it still reports the raw sourced figure rather than adjusting it unofficially.

A real, decreasing 5-year trend

This pass's sources note a real, decreasing trend in both violent and property crime over the last 5 years. Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.

Key takeaways

Wisconsin Dells' raw crime rate runs genuinely high (total crime ~96% above the national average).
A tiny resident population measured against 5.5M+ annual visitors is a real, disclosed distortion factor.
Both violent and property crime have shown a real, decreasing trend over the last 5 years.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.