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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$276,637

Cost of Crime™ for Benet Lake, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $683 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Benet Lake ranks in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 70% of cities but less safe than 30%. This analysis applies only to Benet Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Benet Lake is 17.98 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Benet Lake Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Benet Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 49 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 75 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Benet Lake, WI see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Benet Lake, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Benet Lake for 2025 is $276,637. This translates to approximately $319 per resident and $683 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Benet Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Benet Lake Compared to Other Cities?

Benet Lake, WI:	$319
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Benet Lake is $319 per year, which is $145 less than the national average and $99 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Benet Lake:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $554 more than in Benet Lake.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $145 less than in Benet Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Benet Lake	Cost per Benet Lake Resident
Murder	$83,486	$96
Rape/Sexual Assault	$40,425	$47
Robbery	$8,453	$10
Assault	$28,541	$33
Kidnapping	$13,011	$15
Vehicle Theft	$18,046	$21
Burglary	$12,777	$15
Theft	$20,886	$24
Arson	$2,298	$3
Vandalism	$23,597	$27
Animal Cruelty	$291	$0
Drug Crimes	$22,297	$26
Identity Theft	$2,528	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$276,637	$319

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Benet Lake, 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 Benet Lake totals $758,133 ($875 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,034,770 ($1,195 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 Benet Lake 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 Benet Lake’s 866 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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Benet Lake 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 Benet Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.148
Robbery	0.3103
Rape	0.7699
Murder	0.0513
Total Violent Crime	2.279 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.657
Vehicle Theft	1.346
Burglary	1.627
Arson	0.1099
Total Property Crime	7.739 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2478
Drug Crimes	3.481
Vandalism	3.814
Identity Theft	0.3772
Animal Cruelty	0.0455
Total "Other" Rate	7.965 (C+)

Individual Benet Lake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lake Shangrila, WI	A	A	A
Bristol, WI	A	A	A
Trevor, WI	A-	B+	A
Antioch, IL	B+	B+	B
Salem, WI	A	A	A+
Paddock Lake, WI	A-	A	A-
Channel Lake, IL	A	A-	A
Wilmot, WI	B	B	B+
Silver Lake, WI	A-	B+	A
Lindenhurst, IL	A-	A	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Benet Lake 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
Swift, TX	C+	C+	C+
Gilliam, LA	C-	C	C
Gateway, AR	C	C	C
Forest Glen, CA	D	D-	D-
Titonka, IA	C+	A	A
Flag Pond, TN	D	D+	D+
Five Forks, VA	A-	A-	A-
Fifield, WI	C+	C+	C+
Stag Park, NC	F	D	D
Tahoma, CA	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Benet Lake 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 Benet Lake, WI average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Benet Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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