Racine, WI Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Racine, WI Crime & Safety (2026)

Is Racine, WI safe in 2026?

Racine earns an overall city-wide safety rating of Safe (B) based on analysis of 59 neighborhoods. Digging into the numbers: 42.4% of neighborhoods (25 out of 59) hold an A grade, and another 40.7% (24 neighborhoods) hold a B grade — meaning roughly 83% of Racine neighborhoods are classified as safe. Only 5.1% of neighborhoods (3 out of 59) fall into the D range, and no neighborhood received an F. The standout safe areas include Shoop Park and H.F. Johnson Park, both rated A+, alongside Elmwood, Greenbriar, and Wolff's Town, all rated A. Areas requiring more caution include Valley Flats and Midtown (both D) and Downtown (D+). Taken together, the data paints Racine as a city with a strong majority of safe residential areas, though pockets of elevated crime do exist.

What is the crime rate in Racine, WI?

Racine's overall crime grade is a C at the city level, while the neighborhood-weighted safety rating reaches Safe (B). Looking at the most recent 90-day incident window (659 total reported incidents), the breakdown reveals a clear picture of what crime looks like here:

• Assault is the most prevalent offense by a wide margin — 264 incidents, representing 40% of all reported crime.
• Theft accounts for 94 incidents (14%), making it the second most common category.
• Motor vehicle theft and burglary are nearly tied, at 75 (11%) and 70 incidents (11%) respectively.
• Vandalism made up 55 incidents (8%), followed by retail theft at 38 (6%).
• Drug offenses accounted for 34 incidents (5%) and robbery for 29 incidents (4%).

Property-related crimes (theft, motor vehicle theft, burglary, retail theft, and vandalism combined) account for roughly 50% of all incidents, while violent crimes (assault and robbery) make up approximately 44%. The concentration of assault incidents is notably high relative to national norms and is the single most important driver of Racine's overall crime grade.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Racine?

Of the 59 neighborhoods analyzed, the top-rated areas by safety grade are:

1. Shoop Park — Grade: A+ | Median household income: $136,480
2. H.F. Johnson Park — Grade: A+ | Median household income: $129,275
3. Elmwood — Grade: A | Median household income: $102,050
4. Tanges Terrace — Grade: A | Median household income: $94,427
5. Country Club Acres — Grade: A | Median household income: $83,389
6. Greenbriar — Grade: A | Median household income: $75,983
7. Manree Park — Grade: A | Median household income: $76,472
8. Wolff's Town — Grade: A | Median household income: $70,337
9. Regency Mall — Grade: A | Median household income: $62,355
10. Fox Estates — Grade: A | Median household income: $57,053

A clear pattern emerges: the safest neighborhoods tend to correlate with higher median incomes, with the top two (Shoop Park and H.F. Johnson Park) both exceeding $125,000 in median household income — nearly 3x the city median of $44,346. Even the lower end of the A-rated list (Fox Estates at $57,053) sits above the city median, reinforcing the income-safety relationship visible in Racine's data.

Which neighborhoods in Racine have higher crime?

Out of 59 neighborhoods, 3 received a D grade (5.1% of all neighborhoods) and none received an F. The higher-crime areas are:

• Valley Flats — Grade: D
• Midtown — Grade: D
• Downtown — Grade: D+
• The 11th Ward — Grade: C-
• Roosevelt — Grade: C-

These five neighborhoods represent the areas where the recent 90-day incident data — particularly the elevated assault rate (40% of all incidents) and combined property crime rate (roughly 50% of incidents) — is most concentrated. If you are evaluating housing or planning regular visits, these neighborhoods warrant extra awareness, though they represent a small fraction of Racine's overall neighborhood landscape.

Is Racine a good place to live?

Racine offers an affordable entry point into homeownership and rentals — the median home value is $116,003 and median rent is $860/month — well below national averages. The trade-off is a poverty rate of 20.7% and an unemployment rate of 5.5%, both above national norms, which correlate with the city's C overall crime grade. That said, 83% of Racine's 59 analyzed neighborhoods are rated safe (A or B), meaning the majority of the city's residential fabric is genuinely livable. Families and individuals who prioritize safety would be well-served by focusing on A-rated neighborhoods like Elmwood, Wolff's Town, or Greenbriar, which combine solid safety grades with more accessible income levels. The city's Lake Michigan location, community character, and affordable housing make it an attractive option — provided prospective residents use neighborhood-level crime data, like the grades above, to make informed location decisions rather than relying on city-wide averages alone.

What types of crime are most common in Racine?

Based on the most recent 90-day reporting window covering 659 total incidents, assault is overwhelmingly the most reported crime type at 40% (264 incidents) — more than double the next most common category. Here is the full breakdown by share of total incidents:

• Assault: 40% (264 incidents)
• Theft: 14% (94 incidents)
• Motor Vehicle Theft: 11% (75 incidents)
• Burglary: 11% (70 incidents)
• Vandalism: 8% (55 incidents)
• Retail Theft: 6% (38 incidents)
• Drug Offenses: 5% (34 incidents)
• Robbery: 4% (29 incidents)

For residents focused on property protection, the combined weight of theft, motor vehicle theft, burglary, and retail theft — totaling 277 incidents or 42% of all reported crime — means vehicle security and home security measures are particularly relevant. Locking vehicles, using steering wheel clubs, and ensuring home entry points are secured are practical steps given these numbers.