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

Crime per Capita in Blenker

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

 

Blenker, WI Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A+
Other Crime Grade
B+

$103,328

Cost of Crime™ for Blenker, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $586 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Blenker ranks in the 95th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 95% of cities but less safe than 5%. This analysis applies only to Blenker's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Blenker is 10.41 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Blenker Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Blenker varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 86 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 98 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Blenker, WI see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Blenker, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Blenker for 2025 is $103,328. This translates to approximately $219 per resident and $586 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Blenker. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.9%

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

Blenker, WI: $219
Ashland, WI: $873
Jackson, WI: $174
Wisconsin: $419
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Blenker is $219 per year, which is $245 less than the national average and $199 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Blenker:
  • In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $654 more than in Blenker.
  • In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $45 less than in Blenker

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Blenker for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Blenker
Cost per Blenker Resident
Murder
$33,426
$71
Rape/Sexual Assault
$19,146
$41
Robbery
$3,630
$8
Assault
$10,998
$23
Kidnapping
$3,352
$7
Vehicle Theft
$5,391
$11
Burglary
$5,692
$12
Theft
$2,351
$5
Arson
$552
$1
Vandalism
$6,107
$13
Animal Cruelty
$228
$0
Drug Crimes
$11,286
$24
Identity Theft
$1,168
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$103,328
$219

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Blenker, 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 Blenker totals $317,812 ($675 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $421,141 ($894 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 Blenker 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 Blenker’s 471 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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Blenker 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 Blenker residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8130
Robbery
0.2450
Rape
0.6704
Murder
0.0378
Total Violent Crime
1.766 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
0.9639
Vehicle Theft
0.7392
Burglary
1.333
Arson
0.0485
Total Property Crime
3.084 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1174
Drug Crimes
3.239
Vandalism
1.815
Identity Theft
0.3205
Animal Cruelty
0.0655
Total "Other" Rate
5.558 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Blenker 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
A
A+
A+
C+
B
B
A+
A+
A+
D-
D
D
D-
F
F
B-
B
B
A
B
B
F
D
D
B
B+
B+
D
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Blenker 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 Blenker, WI average SchoolGrade of B-, with 44% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Blenker schools on SchoolGrade

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