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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	C-

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$2.16 million

Cost of Crime™ for Barron, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,086 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Barron ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Barron's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Barron is 30.87 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Barron Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Barron varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Barron, WI see the most incidents - about 30 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 9 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Barron, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Barron for 2025 is $2,160,229. This translates to approximately $411 per resident and $1,086 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Barron. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

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

The Cost of Crime per resident in Barron is $411 per year, which is $54 less than the national average and $8 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Barron:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $462 more than in Barron.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $236 less than in Barron

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Barron	Cost per Barron Resident
Murder	$533,869	$101
Rape/Sexual Assault	$209,165	$40
Robbery	$87,025	$17
Assault	$343,580	$65
Kidnapping	$38,175	$7
Vehicle Theft	$43,096	$8
Burglary	$139,599	$27
Theft	$376,080	$71
Arson	$8,578	$2
Vandalism	$176,188	$33
Animal Cruelty	$2,010	$0
Drug Crimes	$172,920	$33
Identity Theft	$29,944	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$2,160,229	$411

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Barron, 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 Barron totals $4,672,672 ($888 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,832,900 ($1,299 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 Barron 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, of which Barron has 1, have the same problem. Of Barron’s 5,262 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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Barron 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 Barron residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.274
Robbery	0.5258
Rape	0.6556
Murder	0.0540
Total Violent Crime	3.509 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.80
Vehicle Theft	0.5289
Burglary	2.925
Arson	0.0675
Total Property Crime	17.32 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1197
Drug Crimes	4.443
Vandalism	4.687
Identity Theft	0.7352
Animal Cruelty	0.0516
Total "Other" Rate	10.04 (C-)

Individual Barron Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Brill, WI	B	B	B+
Poskin, WI	A+	A-	A+
Hillsdale, WI	B+	B-	A-
Cameron, WI	A	A	A
Almena, WI	A+	A	A+
Dallas, WI	C	C+	C-
Rice Lake, WI	C	B	C
Canton, WI	A+	A	A+
Chetek, WI	B	B-	B+
Prairie Farm, WI	B+	B	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Barron is higher 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
Ponder, TX	B	A-	A-
Hardy, VA	C+	A-	A-
Harmony, PA	B+	A	A
Herculaneum, MO	B	C-	C-
Colfax, NC	B-	B+	B+
Coker, AL	A	A	A
Cochranville, PA	A+	A+	A+
Quitman, TX	D	C-	C-
Cloverdale, IN	C	B+	B+
Pryor Creek, OK	C-	C-	C-

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

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Barron, WI average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Barron schools on SchoolGrade

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