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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$164,034

Cost of Crime™ for Meridean, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $482 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Meridean ranks in the 97th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 97% of cities but less safe than 3%. This analysis applies only to Meridean's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Meridean is 9.096 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Meridean Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Meridean varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 83 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 136 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Meridean, WI see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Meridean, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Meridean for 2025 is $164,034. This translates to approximately $176 per resident and $482 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Meridean. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.0%

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

Meridean, WI:	$176
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Meridean is $176 per year, which is $289 less than the national average and $243 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Meridean:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $697 more than in Meridean.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $1 less than in Meridean

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Meridean	Cost per Meridean Resident
Murder	$51,910	$56
Rape/Sexual Assault	$36,625	$39
Robbery	$6,661	$7
Assault	$6,352	$7
Kidnapping	$5,522	$6
Vehicle Theft	$11,318	$12
Burglary	$5,985	$6
Theft	$11,551	$12
Arson	$1,369	$1
Vandalism	$11,807	$13
Animal Cruelty	$201	$0
Drug Crimes	$13,128	$14
Identity Theft	$1,604	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$164,034	$176

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Meridean, 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 Meridean totals $524,587 ($562 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $688,622 ($737 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 Meridean 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 Meridean’s 934 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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Meridean 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 Meridean residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.2368
Robbery	0.2267
Rape	0.6467
Murder	0.0296
Total Violent Crime	1.140 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.388
Vehicle Theft	0.7826
Burglary	0.7065
Arson	0.0607
Total Property Crime	3.938 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0975
Drug Crimes	1.900
Vandalism	1.769
Identity Theft	0.2219
Animal Cruelty	0.0291
Total "Other" Rate	4.018 (A-)

Individual Meridean Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Falls City, WI	A+	A+	A+
Durand, WI	B+	C+	A-
Tarrant, WI	A-	B-	A-
Mondovi, WI	B	A	B
Misha Mokwa, WI	B+	B-	A-
Irvington, WI	C+	B+	C
Elk Mound, WI	A	B+	A
Eau Galle, WI	B+	B	B+
Rusk, WI	B+	C-	A+
Eau Claire, WI	D+	B-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Meridean 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
Rossburg, OH	A	B+	B+
Kiker, GA	C-	C+	C+
Kiowa, OK	D-	B-	B-
La Belle, MO	D-	C-	C-
Lazy Mountain, AK	A-	C	C
Linkville, IN	A-	A-	A-
Provost, VA	A	A+	A+
Rebecca, GA	B-	C+	C+
Riverside, UT	A	B+	B+
Roosevelt, MI	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Meridean 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 Meridean, WI average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Meridean schools on SchoolGrade

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