Crime per Capita in Popple River
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Popple River.
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C
Overall Crime Grade™
D- |
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B+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
D+ |
$18,138
Cost of Crime™ for Popple River, WI
In 2025, crime will cost $1,208 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Popple River 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 Popple River, WI Safe?
The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Popple River ranks in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 44% of cities but less safe than 56%. This analysis applies only to Popple River's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Popple River is 26.07 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Popple River Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Popple River varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 38 in the southeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Popple River, WI see the most incidents - about 0 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Popple River, WI
The total projected cost of crime in Popple River for 2025 is $18,138. This translates to approximately $518 per resident and $1,208 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Popple River. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.8%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.3%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Popple River Compared to Other Cities?
| Popple River, WI: | $518 |
|---|---|
| Ashland, WI: | $873 |
| Jackson, WI: | $174 |
| Wisconsin: | $419 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Popple River is $518 per year, which is $54 more than the national average and $99 more than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Popple River:
- In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $355 more than in Popple River.
- In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $344 less than in Popple River
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Popple River for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Popple River |
Cost per Popple River Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$6,104 |
$174 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$1,622 |
$46 |
Robbery |
$967 |
$28 |
Assault |
$3,910 |
$112 |
Kidnapping |
$306 |
$9 |
Vehicle Theft |
$255 |
$7 |
Burglary |
$998 |
$29 |
Theft |
$965 |
$28 |
Arson |
$82 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$830 |
$24 |
Animal Cruelty |
$19 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$1,118 |
$32 |
Identity Theft |
$963 |
$28 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$18,138 |
$518 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Popple River, 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 Popple River totals $49,707 ($1,420 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $67,845 ($1,938 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 Popple River 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 Popple River’s 35 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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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 Popple River residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
3.890 |
Robbery |
0.8782 |
Rape |
0.7644 |
Murder |
0.0928 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.625 (D-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
5.322 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.4697 |
Burglary |
3.144 |
Arson |
0.0971 |
Total Property Crime |
9.032 (B+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1440 |
Drug Crimes |
4.319 |
Vandalism |
3.320 |
Identity Theft |
3.556 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0741 |
Total "Other" Rate |
11.41 (D+) |
Individual Popple River Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Popple River is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Popple River.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | D | A- | |
C- | F | A | |
C+ | D | B+ | |
B+ | D- | A | |
B | D- | A- | |
B+ | D- | A | |
C | D | C | |
B | C+ | C+ | |
C | D- | C+ | |
C+ | C+ | B |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Popple River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | A- | A- | |
C- | D | D | |
C- | B- | B- | |
F | D- | D- | |
D | D- | D- | |
B+ | C | C | |
B+ | C | C | |
C+ | A- | A- | |
F | F | F | |
D | D+ | D+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Popple River 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 Popple River, WI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 31% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Popple River schools on SchoolGrade
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