Appleton, WI vs Berkeley, CA

Appleton is safer with a higher safety score by 19 points. Appleton, WI has a safety score of 75/100 while Berkeley, CA has 56/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Appleton, WI has a violent crime rate of 201.6 per 100,000 residents, while Berkeley, CA has 638.8 per 100,000. Lower rates indicate safer communities. The national average is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Appleton, WI has a property crime rate of 1346.9 per 100,000, compared to 5229.1 per 100,000 in Berkeley, CA. Property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft.

Safety scores range from 0-100, combining violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population data from the FBI UCR. Higher scores mean safer cities. Grades: A (80+), B (65-79), C (50-64), D (40-49), F (below 40).

Based on crime data alone, Appleton is safer. However, safety is just one factor — also consider cost of living, job market, schools, and quality of life. Visit our city pages for more details on each.