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

Crime per Capita in Patch Grove

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

 

Patch Grove, WI Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

D
B+
Other Crime Grade
C+

$323,037

Cost of Crime™ for Patch Grove, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,372 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Patch Grove ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of cities but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to Patch Grove's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Patch Grove is 21.45 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Patch Grove Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Patch Grove varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 73 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Patch Grove, WI see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Patch Grove, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Patch Grove for 2025 is $323,037. This translates to approximately $572 per resident and $1,372 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Patch Grove. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 46.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 41.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Patch Grove Compared to Other Cities?

Patch Grove, WI: $572
Ashland, WI: $873
Jackson, WI: $174
Wisconsin: $419
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Patch Grove is $572 per year, which is $108 more than the national average and $153 more than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Patch Grove:
  • In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $301 more than in Patch Grove.
  • In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $397 less than in Patch Grove

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Patch Grove for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Patch Grove
Cost per Patch Grove Resident
Murder
$158,011
$280
Rape/Sexual Assault
$24,522
$43
Robbery
$6,582
$12
Assault
$66,849
$118
Kidnapping
$4,731
$8
Vehicle Theft
$4,118
$7
Burglary
$7,293
$13
Theft
$18,409
$33
Arson
$923
$2
Vandalism
$17,427
$31
Animal Cruelty
$322
$1
Drug Crimes
$13,228
$23
Identity Theft
$622
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$323,037
$572

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Patch Grove, 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 Patch Grove totals $1,182,420 ($2,093 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,505,457 ($2,665 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 Patch Grove 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 Patch Grove’s 565 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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Patch Grove 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 Patch Grove residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.120
Robbery
0.3704
Rape
0.7158
Murder
0.1488
Total Violent Crime
5.355 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
6.291
Vehicle Theft
0.4707
Burglary
1.423
Arson
0.0676
Total Property Crime
8.253 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1381
Drug Crimes
3.165
Vandalism
4.318
Identity Theft
0.1423
Animal Cruelty
0.0770
Total "Other" Rate
7.840 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Patch Grove 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
A
D+
D+
D+
C+
C+
C+
C-
C-
A+
A+
A+
C-
A-
A-
C
C-
C-
B-
C-
C-
B
B-
B-
C-
C
C
D
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, Patch Grove 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 Patch Grove, WI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Patch Grove schools on SchoolGrade

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