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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$116,773

Cost of Crime™ for Millston, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,060 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Millston ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to Millston's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Millston is 23.41 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Millston Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Millston varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 57 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Millston, WI see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Millston, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Millston for 2025 is $116,773. This translates to approximately $495 per resident and $1,060 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Millston. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Millston, WI:	$495
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Millston is $495 per year, which is $31 more than the national average and $76 more than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Millston:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $378 more than in Millston.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $320 less than in Millston

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Millston	Cost per Millston Resident
Murder	$46,570	$197
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,908	$38
Robbery	$5,521	$23
Assault	$23,497	$100
Kidnapping	$2,344	$10
Vehicle Theft	$2,315	$10
Burglary	$4,812	$20
Theft	$9,918	$42
Arson	$473	$2
Vandalism	$6,758	$29
Animal Cruelty	$117	$0
Drug Crimes	$4,665	$20
Identity Theft	$876	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$116,773	$495

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Millston, 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 Millston totals $359,779 ($1,524 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $476,552 ($2,019 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 Millston 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 Millston’s 236 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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Millston 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 Millston residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.467
Robbery	0.7438
Rape	0.6225
Murder	0.1050
Total Violent Crime	4.938 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.114
Vehicle Theft	0.6334
Burglary	2.248
Arson	0.0829
Total Property Crime	11.08 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1638
Drug Crimes	2.672
Vandalism	4.008
Identity Theft	0.4796
Animal Cruelty	0.0671
Total "Other" Rate	7.391 (B-)

Individual Millston Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Warrens, WI	A-	B+	A-
Shamrock, WI	C+	D	B-
Pray, WI	B	B+	B+
Vaudreuil, WI	B-	B-	C+
Valley Junction, WI	B+	A	B
Mather, WI	A-	A-	A+
Black River Falls, WI	D	D+	D+
Spaulding, WI	B+	B+	B+
Cataract, WI	B-	C-	B
Winnebago Mission, WI	C+	C+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Millston is similar 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
Ready, KY	A-	B+	B+
Meire Grove, MN	D	C+	C+
Menominee, NE	B+	A-	A-
Menomonie Junction, WI	B	A-	A-
Merced Falls, CA	C-	D-	D-
Merrill, MS	A-	A+	A+
Metaline, WA	D	C+	C+
Midway, NM	D+	D+	D+
Milltown, KY	A	A-	A-
Millwood, VA	B	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Millston 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 Millston, WI average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Millston schools on SchoolGrade

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