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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$6.11 million

Cost of Crime™ for Glendale, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,065 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Glendale ranks in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 29% of cities but less safe than 71%. This analysis applies only to Glendale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Glendale is 32.18 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Glendale Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Glendale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Glendale, WI see the most incidents - about 89 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 19 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Glendale, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Glendale for 2025 is $6,112,755. This translates to approximately $465 per resident and $1,065 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Glendale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Glendale, WI:	$465
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Glendale is $465 per year, which is $1 more than the national average and $46 more than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Glendale:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $408 more than in Glendale.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $291 less than in Glendale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Glendale	Cost per Glendale Resident
Murder	$924,130	$70
Rape/Sexual Assault	$589,045	$45
Robbery	$245,740	$19
Assault	$1.09 million	$83
Kidnapping	$182,093	$14
Vehicle Theft	$1.14 million	$87
Burglary	$169,913	$13
Theft	$552,076	$42
Arson	$24,437	$2
Vandalism	$511,185	$39
Animal Cruelty	$6,978	$1
Drug Crimes	$632,367	$48
Identity Theft	$47,538	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$6,112,755	$465

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Glendale, 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 Glendale totals $9,364,845 ($713 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $15,477,600 ($1,178 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 Glendale 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 southeast 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 Glendale has 1, have the same problem. Of Glendale’s 13,142 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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Glendale 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 Glendale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.886
Robbery	0.5945
Rape	0.7392
Murder	0.0374
Total Violent Crime	4.257 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.111
Vehicle Theft	5.592
Burglary	1.425
Arson	0.0770
Total Property Crime	15.21 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2285
Drug Crimes	6.505
Vandalism	5.445
Identity Theft	0.4673
Animal Cruelty	0.0718
Total "Other" Rate	12.72 (D)

Individual Glendale Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Whitefish Bay, WI	C	B-	C+
Fox Point, WI	C	A-	C-
River Hills, WI	C+	B+	C+
Shorewood, WI	D+	C+	D+
Bayside, WI	C	A+	C
Brown Deer, WI	C-	C	C-
Milwaukee, WI	D+	D	C-
Mequon, WI	C+	A-	C+
Wauwatosa, WI	C-	B-	C
Butler, WI	D-	D+	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Glendale 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
Gallipolis, OH	C	C+	C+
Starke, FL	B+	C-	C-
St. Clair, MI	A-	C+	C+
Spring Hill, KS	C+	B+	B+
South Dartmouth, MA	B-	C+	C+
Sierra Madre, CA	C-	D+	D+
Grantsville, UT	B-	C+	C+
Goshen, NY	B	C	C
Gibsonville, NC	B-	C+	C+
Statham, GA	B	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Glendale 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 Glendale, WI average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Glendale schools on SchoolGrade

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