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

Crime per Capita in Greendale

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

 

Greendale, WI Map of Crime Rates
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D+

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
D+
Other Crime Grade
D

$6.35 million

Cost of Crime™ for Greendale, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $962 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Greendale ranks in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 24% of cities but less safe than 76%. This analysis applies only to Greendale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Greendale is 35.10 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Greendale Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Greendale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Greendale, WI see the most incidents - about 126 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 32 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Greendale, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Greendale for 2025 is $6,349,948. This translates to approximately $400 per resident and $962 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Greendale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

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

Greendale, WI: $400
Ashland, WI: $873
Jackson, WI: $174
Wisconsin: $419
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Greendale is $400 per year, which is $64 less than the national average and $19 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Greendale:
  • In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $473 more than in Greendale.
  • In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $225 less than in Greendale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Greendale for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Greendale
Cost per Greendale Resident
Murder
$404,545
$25
Rape/Sexual Assault
$714,064
$45
Robbery
$145,863
$9
Assault
$440,998
$28
Kidnapping
$228,666
$14
Vehicle Theft
$1.77 million
$112
Burglary
$82,280
$5
Theft
$933,971
$59
Arson
$35,779
$2
Vandalism
$364,982
$23
Animal Cruelty
$12,407
$1
Drug Crimes
$1.16 million
$73
Identity Theft
$57,034
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$6,349,948
$400

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Greendale, 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 Greendale totals $6,306,737 ($397 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $12,656,685 ($797 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 Greendale 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 northwest 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 Greendale has 1, have the same problem. Of Greendale’s 15,885 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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Greendale 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 Greendale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.9667
Robbery
0.2919
Rape
0.7414
Murder
0.0136
Total Violent Crime
2.014 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.35
Vehicle Theft
7.213
Burglary
0.5711
Arson
0.0933
Total Property Crime
19.23 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2374
Drug Crimes
9.830
Vandalism
3.216
Identity Theft
0.4639
Animal Cruelty
0.1056
Total "Other" Rate
13.85 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Greendale 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
A
B+
B+
C-
A
A
A-
A-
A-
D-
D
D
C-
C+
C+
D+
D
D
B
A-
A-
A+
A+
A+
A
C+
C+
C-
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, Greendale is less safe than the Wisconsin state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Greendale, WI average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Greendale schools on SchoolGrade

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