Friendship, WI Crime Rate & Safety
Lower crime than 93% of major U.S. cities
Based on FBI UCR & local law enforcement data · Updated April 2026
Is Friendship Safe?
Yes — Friendship is safe overall
A safe city with below-average crime, though safety varies by neighborhood.
Friendship has a crime rate that is 49% below the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 544.
Crime Index Comparison
100 = national average. Calibrated to reflect actual crime severity.
Your Chance of Being a Victim
Violent Crime
1 in 544
chance per year
National average: 1 in 263
52% lower than national average
Property Crime
1 in 151
chance per year
National average: 1 in 55
64% lower than national average
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Friendship Crime Breakdown
Estimated crime rates based on FBI UCR data, calibrated to city-level crime score.
| Crime Type | Index | vs National | Risk Level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | ||||
|
Murder
|
48 | -52% | Low | |
|
Assault
|
50 | -50% | Low | |
|
Robbery
|
42 | -58% | Low | |
|
Rape
|
48 | -52% | Low | |
| Property Crime | ||||
|
Burglary
|
42 | -58% | Low | |
|
Larceny / Theft
|
30 | -70% | Low | |
|
Vehicle Theft
|
38 | -62% | Low | |
Violent vs Property Crime
Crime Index by Category
Friendship Crime Map
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Friendship Crime by Zip Code
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Friendship Demographics & Context
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Friendship, WI?
Friendship, WI has a crime safety grade of A- as of 2026. The overall crime rate is estimated to be 49% below the national average. Residents face approximately a 1 in 544 chance of being a victim of violent crime per year and a 1 in 151 chance for property crime. Friendship has lower crime than 93% of major U.S. cities (population 50,000+).
Is Friendship, WI safe to live in?
Friendship is generally considered a safe place to live, earning a crime grade of A-. However, safety varies significantly by neighborhood. Researching specific neighborhoods before moving to or visiting Friendship is strongly recommended.
What is the violent crime rate in Friendship?
The estimated violent crime rate in Friendship is 183.9 per 100,000 residents, which is 52% lower than the national average. This means residents have roughly a 1 in 544 chance of becoming a violent crime victim each year. Key violent crime rates include: murder at 2.4 per 100K (52% below average); aggravated assault at 134.3 per 100K (50% below average); robbery at 30.9 per 100K (58% below average).
What is the property crime rate in Friendship?
The estimated property crime rate in Friendship is 660.4 per 100,000 residents, which is 64% lower than the national average. Residents have roughly a 1 in 151 chance of being a property crime victim per year. Key property crime rates include: burglary at 113.6 per 100K (58% below average); larceny/theft at 424.8 per 100K (70% below average); vehicle theft at 122.0 per 100K (62% below average).
How does Friendship crime compare to the national average?
Friendship's overall crime rate is 49% below the national average as of 2026. The biggest concern is assault (50% below average), while larceny/theft is 70% below average. Compared to other major U.S. cities, Friendship has lower crime than 93% of them.
Is Friendship safe to visit?
Friendship is generally safe for visitors and tourists. Property crime (theft, vehicle break-ins) is 64% below average, which is typically the main concern for tourists. Avoid leaving valuables in vehicles, stay aware of your surroundings in unfamiliar areas, and stick to well-traveled neighborhoods.
How does Friendship crime compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Wisconsin as a whole has crime that is 4% above the national average. Friendship's crime rate is 49% below the national average, making it safer the typical Wisconsin city.
What type of crime is most common in Friendship?
Larceny/theft is the most common crime in Friendship, with an estimated rate of 424.8 incidents per 100,000 residents. This is 70% below the national average for this crime type. Overall, property crime (660 per 100K) is more prevalent than violent crime (184 per 100K) in Friendship, which is consistent with national trends.