Ontario, 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 Ontario Safe?
Yes — Ontario is very safe
A very safe city with well below-average crime rates overall.
Ontario has a crime rate that is 49% below the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 501.
Crime Index Comparison
100 = national average. Calibrated to reflect actual crime severity.
Your Chance of Being a Victim
Violent Crime
1 in 501
chance per year
National average: 1 in 263
48% lower than national average
Property Crime
1 in 112
chance per year
National average: 1 in 55
51% lower than national average
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Ontario 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
|
51 | -49% | Low | |
|
Assault
|
48 | -52% | Low | |
|
Robbery
|
64 | -36% | Low | |
|
Rape
|
59 | -41% | Low | |
| Property Crime | ||||
|
Burglary
|
57 | -43% | Low | |
|
Larceny / Theft
|
42 | -58% | Low | |
|
Vehicle Theft
|
50 | -50% | Low | |
Violent vs Property Crime
Crime Index by Category
Ontario Crime Map
Neighborhood-level crime heatmap. Click any area for details.
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Ontario Crime by Zip Code
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Ontario Demographics & Context
Racial Demographics
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Ontario, WI?
Ontario, 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 501 chance of being a victim of violent crime per year and a 1 in 112 chance for property crime. Ontario has lower crime than 93% of major U.S. cities (population 50,000+).
Is Ontario, WI safe to live in?
Ontario 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 Ontario is strongly recommended.
What is the violent crime rate in Ontario?
The estimated violent crime rate in Ontario is 199.7 per 100,000 residents, which is 48% lower than the national average. This means residents have roughly a 1 in 501 chance of becoming a violent crime victim each year. Key violent crime rates include: murder at 2.6 per 100K (49% below average); aggravated assault at 129.7 per 100K (52% below average); robbery at 47.5 per 100K (36% below average).
What is the property crime rate in Ontario?
The estimated property crime rate in Ontario is 896.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 51% lower than the national average. Residents have roughly a 1 in 112 chance of being a property crime victim per year. Key property crime rates include: burglary at 154.9 per 100K (43% below average); larceny/theft at 582.6 per 100K (58% below average); vehicle theft at 159.0 per 100K (50% below average).
How does Ontario crime compare to the national average?
Ontario's overall crime rate is 49% below the national average as of 2026. The biggest concern is robbery (36% below average), while larceny/theft is 58% below average. Compared to other major U.S. cities, Ontario has lower crime than 93% of them.
Is Ontario safe to visit?
Ontario is generally safe for visitors and tourists. Property crime (theft, vehicle break-ins) is 51% 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 Ontario crime compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Wisconsin as a whole has crime that is 4% above the national average. Ontario's crime rate is 49% below the national average, making it safer the typical Wisconsin city.
What type of crime is most common in Ontario?
Larceny/theft is the most common crime in Ontario, with an estimated rate of 582.6 incidents per 100,000 residents. This is 58% below the national average for this crime type. Overall, property crime (897 per 100K) is more prevalent than violent crime (200 per 100K) in Ontario, which is consistent with national trends.