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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$77,718

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Wazeecha, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $786 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Lake Wazeecha ranks in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 74% of cities but less safe than 26%. This analysis applies only to Lake Wazeecha's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lake Wazeecha is 17.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Wazeecha, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Wazeecha for 2025 is $77,718. This translates to approximately $349 per resident and $786 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Lake Wazeecha. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lake Wazeecha Compared to Other Cities?

Lake Wazeecha, WI:	$349
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Wazeecha is $349 per year, which is $116 less than the national average and $70 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Wazeecha:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $524 more than in Lake Wazeecha.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $174 less than in Lake Wazeecha

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lake Wazeecha	Cost per Lake Wazeecha Resident
Murder	$29,904	$134
Rape/Sexual Assault	$10,549	$47
Robbery	$2,170	$10
Assault	$9,395	$42
Kidnapping	$2,022	$9
Vehicle Theft	$3,230	$14
Burglary	$3,018	$14
Theft	$5,351	$24
Arson	$403	$2
Vandalism	$4,877	$22
Animal Cruelty	$86	$0
Drug Crimes	$6,194	$28
Identity Theft	$520	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$77,718	$349

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Wazeecha, 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 Lake Wazeecha totals $251,914 ($1,130 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $329,632 ($1,478 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 Lake Wazeecha 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 Lake Wazeecha’s 223 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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Lake Wazeecha 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 Lake Wazeecha residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.467
Robbery	0.3093
Rape	0.7802
Murder	0.0714
Total Violent Crime	2.628 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.634
Vehicle Theft	0.9354
Burglary	1.492
Arson	0.0749
Total Property Crime	7.136 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1495
Drug Crimes	3.755
Vandalism	3.061
Identity Theft	0.3012
Animal Cruelty	0.0520
Total "Other" Rate	7.319 (B-)

Individual Lake Wazeecha Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wisconsin Rapids, WI	C	D+	C+
Biron, WI	C	C-	C+
Kellner, WI	A+	C	A+
Port Edwards, WI	B-	C-	B
Cranmoor, WI	A	A	A+
Meehan, WI	A	B	A
Rudolph, WI	B-	F	A
Nekoosa, WI	B	B-	B+
Plover, WI	B	A	B-
Vesper, WI	A	A	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lake Wazeecha 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
Roseburg, PA	A+	A+	A+
New Marion, IN	A	A-	A-
New Offenburg, MO	A	B	B
Ripley, IN	B-	C	C
Rock Camp, WV	B	B-	B-
Rockport, IL	A-	B+	B+
Rockwood, AL	C+	B+	B+
Rockwood, ME	B-	B+	B+
Rodden, VA	C+	B	B
Rogers, ND	D	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Wazeecha 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 Lake Wazeecha, WI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Lake Wazeecha schools on SchoolGrade

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