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

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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$478,361

Cost of Crime™ for Coloma, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $748 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Coloma ranks in the 79th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 79% of cities but less safe than 21%. This analysis applies only to Coloma's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Coloma is 15.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Coloma Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Coloma varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 48 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 79 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Coloma, WI see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Coloma, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Coloma for 2025 is $478,361. This translates to approximately $283 per resident and $748 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Coloma. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

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

Coloma, WI:	$283
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Coloma is $283 per year, which is $182 less than the national average and $136 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Coloma:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $590 more than in Coloma.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $108 less than in Coloma

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Coloma	Cost per Coloma Resident
Murder	$170,973	$101
Rape/Sexual Assault	$74,270	$44
Robbery	$20,110	$12
Assault	$48,431	$29
Kidnapping	$10,009	$6
Vehicle Theft	$9,121	$5
Burglary	$21,731	$13
Theft	$56,466	$33
Arson	$3,226	$2
Vandalism	$20,451	$12
Animal Cruelty	$491	$0
Drug Crimes	$38,980	$23
Identity Theft	$4,101	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$478,361	$283

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Coloma, 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 Coloma totals $1,510,875 ($892 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,989,236 ($1,175 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 Coloma 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 north 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 Coloma’s 1,693 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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Coloma 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 Coloma residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9961
Robbery	0.3776
Rape	0.7235
Murder	0.0537
Total Violent Crime	2.151 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.440
Vehicle Theft	0.3479
Burglary	1.415
Arson	0.0789
Total Property Crime	8.282 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0975
Drug Crimes	3.113
Vandalism	1.691
Identity Theft	0.3130
Animal Cruelty	0.0392
Total "Other" Rate	5.253 (B+)

Individual Coloma Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Richford, WI	A	A	A
Hancock, WI	B+	C+	A-
Lawrence, WI	B	B+	B+
Westfield, WI	B-	B	B-
Wautoma, WI	C+	B	B
Plainfield, WI	B	C+	B+
Brooks, WI	B+	B-	A
Big Flats, WI	C+	C-	B-
Friendship, WI	B-	D+	B
Grand Marsh, WI	B-	C+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Coloma 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
Medora, IN	A	A	A
Talco, TX	D	D-	D-
Onarga, IL	B+	B+	B+
Murray, IA	A	A+	A+
Mount Victory, OH	B-	D+	D+
Mount Berry, GA	C-	D+	D+
Milton, NC	C+	C-	C-
Millmont, PA	A-	B-	B-
Metlakatla, AK	C-	D-	D-
Terza, MS	B+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Coloma 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 Coloma, WI average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Coloma schools on SchoolGrade

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