FDL County Had One Of The Lowest Crime Rates In the Nation Last Year

Fond du Lac County has one of the lowest crime rates in the nation. The County ranked 27th in the nation for low crime rates in 2013.  CQ Press ranked 350 metro areas based on FBI crime statistics. The rankings measured murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. “This is a very important quality of life issue that impacts both current and future residents of the community”, stated Steve Jenkins, president of the Fond du Lac County Economic Development Corporation. “Communities that rank low in crime are attractive to a wide variety of demographics, including young families. When matched with quality education such as that in Fond du Lac County, Fond du Lac County is very attractive as a place to live.”