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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$1.45 million

Cost of Crime™ for Niagara, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $909 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Niagara is 24.75 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Niagara Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Niagara varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 71 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Niagara, WI see the most incidents - about 23 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Niagara, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Niagara for 2025 is $1,449,118. This translates to approximately $392 per resident and $909 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Niagara. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Niagara, WI:	$392
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Niagara is $392 per year, which is $72 less than the national average and $26 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Niagara:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $481 more than in Niagara.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $218 less than in Niagara

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Niagara	Cost per Niagara Resident
Murder	$516,685	$140
Rape/Sexual Assault	$159,674	$43
Robbery	$53,023	$14
Assault	$166,328	$45
Kidnapping	$28,616	$8
Vehicle Theft	$10,697	$3
Burglary	$61,086	$17
Theft	$209,103	$57
Arson	$5,270	$1
Vandalism	$92,918	$25
Animal Cruelty	$1,549	$0
Drug Crimes	$114,757	$31
Identity Theft	$29,411	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$1,449,118	$392

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Niagara, 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 Niagara totals $4,254,870 ($1,152 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,703,987 ($1,545 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 Niagara 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 north 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 Niagara has 1, have the same problem. Of Niagara’s 3,693 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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Niagara 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 Niagara residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.568
Robbery	0.4564
Rape	0.7131
Murder	0.0744
Total Violent Crime	2.812 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.93
Vehicle Theft	0.1871
Burglary	1.824
Arson	0.0591
Total Property Crime	13.00 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1278
Drug Crimes	4.201
Vandalism	3.522
Identity Theft	1.029
Animal Cruelty	0.0567
Total "Other" Rate	8.936 (C)

Individual Niagara Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Quinnesec, MI	A-	C	A-
Kingsford, MI	B-	B-	B-
Iron Mountain, MI	C+	D+	C+
Norway, MI	B-	B	C
Loretto, MI	B	B-	B
Merriman, MI	A+	A-	A
Vulcan, MI	B+	C+	B
Spread Eagle, WI	D-	C-	F
Pembine, WI	B-	D+	B+
Dunbar, WI	B-	C	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Niagara is higher 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
Brooks, KY	C+	C+	C+
Newbury, OH	A	A-	A-
New Stanton, PA	A	A	A
Lomira, WI	A-	B	B
Litchfield, OH	A	A	A
Colliers, WV	A-	B+	B+
Castalia, OH	C+	B	B
Alamo, TN	C-	D	D
Sparks, GA	B	C-	C-
Shelburne Falls, MA	B	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Niagara 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 Niagara, WI average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Niagara schools on SchoolGrade

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