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

Crime per Capita in Augusta

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Augusta.

 

Augusta, WI Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

D+
B
Other Crime Grade
C

$1.10 million

Cost of Crime™ for Augusta, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,173 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Augusta ranks in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 54% of cities but less safe than 46%. This analysis applies only to Augusta's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Augusta is 22.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Augusta Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Augusta varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 87 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Augusta, WI see the most incidents - about 19 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Augusta, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Augusta for 2025 is $1,095,333. This translates to approximately $411 per resident and $1,173 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Augusta. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Augusta Compared to Other Cities?

Augusta, WI: $411
Ashland, WI: $873
Jackson, WI: $174
Wisconsin: $419
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Augusta is $411 per year, which is $53 less than the national average and $8 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Augusta:
  • In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $462 more than in Augusta.
  • In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $237 less than in Augusta

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Augusta for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Augusta
Cost per Augusta Resident
Murder
$336,560
$126
Rape/Sexual Assault
$119,458
$45
Robbery
$43,452
$16
Assault
$213,452
$80
Kidnapping
$23,228
$9
Vehicle Theft
$42,929
$16
Burglary
$47,064
$18
Theft
$85,046
$32
Arson
$4,954
$2
Vandalism
$98,797
$37
Animal Cruelty
$1,405
$1
Drug Crimes
$69,779
$26
Identity Theft
$9,210
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$1,095,333
$411

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Augusta, 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 Augusta totals $2,878,159 ($1,080 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,973,493 ($1,492 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 Augusta 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 city 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 have the same problem. Of Augusta’s 2,664 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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Augusta 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 Augusta residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.790
Robbery
0.5185
Rape
0.7396
Murder
0.0672
Total Violent Crime
4.115 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
6.164
Vehicle Theft
1.041
Burglary
1.948
Arson
0.0770
Total Property Crime
9.230 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1438
Drug Crimes
3.541
Vandalism
5.191
Identity Theft
0.4467
Animal Cruelty
0.0713
Total "Other" Rate
9.394 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
C+
A-
B
C
B+
A+
A+
A+
B+
B-
A-
A
A
A+
B-
B+
B-
B+
A-
B+
B+
C+
B+
B
C+
A
A-
A
A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Augusta is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
C-
C-
F
C-
C-
D
D
D
D-
C
C
B-
C
C
B+
A-
A-
B+
B-
B-
A
B-
B-
B+
B
B
F
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Augusta 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 Augusta, WI average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Augusta schools on SchoolGrade

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