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

Crime per Capita in Neillsville

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

 

Neillsville, WI Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

D+
C+
Other Crime Grade
C-

$1.99 million

Cost of Crime™ for Neillsville, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,001 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Neillsville ranks in the 43rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 43% of cities but less safe than 57%. This analysis applies only to Neillsville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Neillsville is 26.50 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Neillsville Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Neillsville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 71 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Neillsville, WI see the most incidents - about 35 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Neillsville, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Neillsville for 2025 is $1,987,643. This translates to approximately $421 per resident and $1,001 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Neillsville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Neillsville, WI: $421
Ashland, WI: $873
Jackson, WI: $174
Wisconsin: $419
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Neillsville is $421 per year, which is $43 less than the national average and $3 more than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Neillsville:
  • In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $452 more than in Neillsville.
  • In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $247 less than in Neillsville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Neillsville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Neillsville
Cost per Neillsville Resident
Murder
$563,741
$120
Rape/Sexual Assault
$187,997
$40
Robbery
$53,318
$11
Assault
$462,951
$98
Kidnapping
$29,589
$6
Vehicle Theft
$41,206
$9
Burglary
$51,581
$11
Theft
$250,082
$53
Arson
$8,839
$2
Vandalism
$139,633
$30
Animal Cruelty
$1,877
$0
Drug Crimes
$179,381
$38
Identity Theft
$17,448
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$1,987,643
$421

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Neillsville, 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 Neillsville totals $4,777,448 ($1,013 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,765,091 ($1,434 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 Neillsville 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 south 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 Neillsville has 3, have the same problem. Of Neillsville’s 4,717 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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Neillsville 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 Neillsville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.417
Robbery
0.3594
Rape
0.6573
Murder
0.0636
Total Violent Crime
4.498 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.24
Vehicle Theft
0.5641
Burglary
1.206
Arson
0.0776
Total Property Crime
12.08 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1035
Drug Crimes
5.141
Vandalism
4.144
Identity Theft
0.4779
Animal Cruelty
0.0538
Total "Other" Rate
9.920 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Neillsville 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
D+
D
D
D-
D+
D+
D
C
C
C+
A-
A-
D
D+
D+
C-
C
C
C-
B-
B-
A
A+
A+
A+
A
A
B
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Neillsville is as safe as 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 Neillsville, WI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Neillsville schools on SchoolGrade

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