The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 53203, WI: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$2.43 million

Cost of Crime™ for 53203, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,849 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 53203 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 53203, WI Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 53203 ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of zip codes but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to 53203's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 53203 is 105.9 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 53203 Residents generally consider the southeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 53203 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 9 in the west areas to 1 in 30 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 53203, WI see the most incidents - about 78 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 53203, WI

The total projected cost of crime in 53203 for 2025 is $2,433,295. This translates to approximately $1,169 per resident and $1,849 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in 53203. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 53203 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

53203, WI:	$1169
53206, WI:	$2000
53090, WI:	$212
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 53203 is $1,169 per year, which is $705 more than the national average and $750 more than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 53203:

In 53206, WI, crime costs $2,000 per person, which is $831 more than in 53203.
In 53090, WI, crime costs $212 per person, which is $957 less than in 53203

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 53203 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 53203	Cost per 53203 Resident
Murder	$105,390	$51
Rape/Sexual Assault	$86,285	$41
Robbery	$144,951	$70
Assault	$879,992	$423
Kidnapping	$36,762	$18
Vehicle Theft	$167,289	$80
Burglary	$39,239	$19
Theft	$626,487	$301
Arson	$4,008	$2
Vandalism	$155,204	$75
Animal Cruelty	$1,410	$1
Drug Crimes	$135,669	$65
Identity Theft	$50,609	$24
Total Cost of Crime	$2,433,295	$1,169

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 53203, 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 53203 totals $1,425,729 ($685 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,859,024 ($1,854 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 53203 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 central part of the zip has more 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, of which 53203 has 5, have the same problem. Of 53203’s 2,082 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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53203 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 53203 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	14.72
Robbery	2.213
Rape	0.6835
Murder	0.0269
Total Violent Crime	17.64 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	58.10
Vehicle Theft	5.189
Burglary	2.078
Arson	0.0797
Total Property Crime	65.45 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2912
Drug Crimes	8.809
Vandalism	10.43
Identity Theft	3.141
Animal Cruelty	0.0915
Total "Other" Rate	22.77 (F)

Individual 53203 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 53203 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 53203.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
53233, WI	D-	F	D
53202, WI	D	D	D
53205, WI	F	F	D-
53204, WI	D-	F	D
53212, WI	F	F	D-
53208, WI	D-	F	D
53206, WI	F	F	D-
53215, WI	D	D-	D+
53211, WI	C-	C	C-
53295, WI	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

53203 is higher 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
24620, VA	B-	C-	C-
48894, MI	A-	D	D
75431, TX	C-	B	B
76861, TX	C	C-	C-
78113, TX	C	C	C
78393, TX	D	D-	D-
41553, KY	C-	B-	B-
79855, TX	F	F	F
36432, AL	B-	C	C
31795, GA	A-	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, 53203 is less safe than the Wisconsin state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 53203, WI average SchoolGrade of F, with 8% actual proficiency versus 12% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 53203 schools on SchoolGrade

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