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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$6.42 million

Cost of Crime™ for Kaukauna, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $651 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Kaukauna ranks in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 69% of cities but less safe than 31%. This analysis applies only to Kaukauna's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Kaukauna is 18.35 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Kaukauna Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Kaukauna varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 78 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Kaukauna, WI see the most incidents - about 109 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 15 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Kaukauna, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Kaukauna for 2025 is $6,420,408. This translates to approximately $255 per resident and $651 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Kaukauna. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

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

Kaukauna, WI:	$255
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kaukauna is $255 per year, which is $209 less than the national average and $163 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kaukauna:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $618 more than in Kaukauna.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $81 less than in Kaukauna

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Kaukauna	Cost per Kaukauna Resident
Murder	$1.20 million	$48
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.05 million	$42
Robbery	$233,104	$9
Assault	$738,327	$29
Kidnapping	$239,065	$10
Vehicle Theft	$519,371	$21
Burglary	$222,503	$9
Theft	$854,161	$34
Arson	$38,562	$2
Vandalism	$595,072	$24
Animal Cruelty	$7,520	$0
Drug Crimes	$626,579	$25
Identity Theft	$96,391	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$6,420,408	$255

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kaukauna, 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 Kaukauna totals $13,298,704 ($529 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $19,719,112 ($784 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 Kaukauna 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 central 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 Kaukauna has 5, have the same problem. Of Kaukauna’s 25,136 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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Kaukauna 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 Kaukauna residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.023
Robbery	0.2948
Rape	0.6904
Murder	0.0254
Total Violent Crime	2.033 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.561
Vehicle Theft	1.334
Burglary	0.9760
Arson	0.0635
Total Property Crime	8.935 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1569
Drug Crimes	3.370
Vandalism	3.314
Identity Theft	0.4954
Animal Cruelty	0.0404
Total "Other" Rate	7.377 (B-)

Individual Kaukauna Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Little Chute, WI	B-	A	C+
Combined Locks, WI	A	A+	A+
Kimberly, WI	C+	B+	C+
Murphy Corner, WI	B+	A-	B+
Holland, WI	A	A+	A
Wrightstown, WI	A	A	A
Appleton, WI	C	B+	C+
St. John, WI	B+	B+	A
Sherwood, WI	A	D-	A+
Little Rapids, WI	B+	B+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Kaukauna 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
Caledonia, WI	B	B+	B+
Cary, IL	A+	A	A
Carney, MD	D	C	C
Zebulon, NC	C-	C	C
Canton, MA	A-	B+	B+
Canby, OR	C-	B-	B-
Canandaigua, NY	A	B+	B+
Camuy, PR	D-	D	D
Camp Lejeune, NC	F	F	F
Zachary, LA	B-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Kaukauna 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 Kaukauna, WI average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Kaukauna schools on SchoolGrade

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