The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 53078, WI: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$484,126

Cost of Crime™ for 53078, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $596 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 53078 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 53078, WI Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US zip. 53078 ranks in the 90th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 90% of zip codes but less safe than 10%. This analysis applies only to 53078's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 53078 is 13.07 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 53078 Residents generally consider the south part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 53078 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 68 in the northwest areas to 1 in 96 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of 53078, WI see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 53078, WI

The total projected cost of crime in 53078 for 2025 is $484,126. This translates to approximately $241 per resident and $596 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in 53078. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 53078 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

53078, WI:	$241
53206, WI:	$2000
53090, WI:	$212
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 53078 is $241 per year, which is $223 less than the national average and $178 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 53078:

In 53206, WI, crime costs $2,000 per person, which is $1,759 more than in 53078.
In 53090, WI, crime costs $212 per person, which is $29 less than in 53078

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 53078 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 53078	Cost per 53078 Resident
Murder	$178,664	$89
Rape/Sexual Assault	$78,159	$39
Robbery	$17,364	$9
Assault	$38,382	$19
Kidnapping	$13,838	$7
Vehicle Theft	$11,391	$6
Burglary	$15,274	$8
Theft	$48,581	$24
Arson	$3,394	$2
Vandalism	$30,617	$15
Animal Cruelty	$381	$0
Drug Crimes	$41,595	$21
Identity Theft	$6,487	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$484,126	$241

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 53078, WI

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 53078 totals $1,576,070 ($785 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,060,196 ($1,027 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 53078 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the zip has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of 53078’s 2,007 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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53078 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 53078 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6659
Robbery	0.2750
Rape	0.6423
Murder	0.0474
Total Violent Crime	1.631 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.674
Vehicle Theft	0.3665
Burglary	0.8390
Arson	0.0700
Total Property Crime	5.949 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1137
Drug Crimes	2.802
Vandalism	2.135
Identity Theft	0.4176
Animal Cruelty	0.0257
Total "Other" Rate	5.494 (B+)

Individual 53078 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 53078 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 53078.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
53059, WI	A	B	A
53027, WI	A	A	A
53035, WI	A	A	A
53003, WI	A+	A-	A+
53034, WI	D	A-	D-
53086, WI	A	A	A
53047, WI	A	A	A
53002, WI	A-	B+	B+
53033, WI	A-	A	A-
53076, WI	A-	A	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

53078 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
71956, AR	D	D-	D-
42337, KY	C+	B	B
43348, OH	B-	B-	B-
45812, OH	B-	C-	C-
46779, IN	B+	A-	A-
46939, IN	C+	C+	C+
47631, IN	B-	C	C
49125, MI	A-	B-	B-
49885, MI	C+	B-	B-
03823, NH	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, 53078 is safer than the Wisconsin state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 53078, WI average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 53078 schools on SchoolGrade

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