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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$115,785

Cost of Crime™ for Beechwood, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $544 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Beechwood ranks in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 85% of cities but less safe than 15%. This analysis applies only to Beechwood's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Beechwood is 13.80 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Beechwood Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Beechwood varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 57 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 123 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Beechwood, WI see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Beechwood, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Beechwood for 2025 is $115,785. This translates to approximately $220 per resident and $544 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Beechwood. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.8%

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

Beechwood, WI:	$220
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Beechwood is $220 per year, which is $244 less than the national average and $199 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Beechwood:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $653 more than in Beechwood.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $46 less than in Beechwood

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Beechwood	Cost per Beechwood Resident
Murder	$32,416	$62
Rape/Sexual Assault	$21,717	$41
Robbery	$3,121	$6
Assault	$8,971	$17
Kidnapping	$4,403	$8
Vehicle Theft	$3,043	$6
Burglary	$3,911	$7
Theft	$10,924	$21
Arson	$1,116	$2
Vandalism	$17,209	$33
Animal Cruelty	$142	$0
Drug Crimes	$8,084	$15
Identity Theft	$728	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$115,785	$220

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Beechwood, 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 Beechwood totals $322,660 ($613 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $438,445 ($834 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 Beechwood 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 city 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 Beechwood’s 526 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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Beechwood 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 Beechwood residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5938
Robbery	0.1886
Rape	0.6809
Murder	0.0328
Total Violent Crime	1.496 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.010
Vehicle Theft	0.3736
Burglary	0.8197
Arson	0.0879
Total Property Crime	5.291 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1381
Drug Crimes	2.078
Vandalism	4.580
Identity Theft	0.1789
Animal Cruelty	0.0366
Total "Other" Rate	7.011 (B-)

Individual Beechwood Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Batavia, WI	A+	A+	A+
Cascade, WI	B+	A	B+
Adell, WI	A	A	A
New Prospect, WI	A	A	A+
Silver Creek, WI	A+	A	A+
New Fane, WI	A	A	A+
Dundee, WI	B	A-	B+
Gooseville, WI	A+	A	A+
Random Lake, WI	A+	A	A+
Waldo, WI	A	A-	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Beechwood 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
Alberta, MN	C-	D+	D+
Alpha, KY	C+	B+	B+
Wharncliffe, WV	C	A	A
Martinsville, MS	C+	B+	B+
Michigamme, MI	B	C+	C+
Timber, OR	D-	C	C
Harford, NY	A-	A	A
Hanston, KS	D	D+	D+
Hancock, IA	C	C	C
Hams Prairie, MO	B-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Beechwood 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 Beechwood, WI average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Beechwood schools on SchoolGrade

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