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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$4.16 million

Cost of Crime™ for Port Washington, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $633 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Port Washington ranks in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 70% of cities but less safe than 30%. This analysis applies only to Port Washington's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Port Washington is 18.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Port Washington Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Port Washington varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 85 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Port Washington, WI see the most incidents - about 77 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Port Washington, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Port Washington for 2025 is $4,158,432. This translates to approximately $276 per resident and $633 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Port Washington. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Port Washington Compared to Other Cities?

Port Washington, WI:	$276
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Port Washington is $276 per year, which is $188 less than the national average and $143 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Port Washington:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $597 more than in Port Washington.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $101 less than in Port Washington

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Port Washington	Cost per Port Washington Resident
Murder	$1.18 million	$78
Rape/Sexual Assault	$660,485	$44
Robbery	$123,847	$8
Assault	$490,179	$33
Kidnapping	$73,625	$5
Vehicle Theft	$174,127	$12
Burglary	$91,753	$6
Theft	$599,341	$40
Arson	$25,635	$2
Vandalism	$228,895	$15
Animal Cruelty	$4,433	$0
Drug Crimes	$455,493	$30
Identity Theft	$49,065	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$4,158,432	$276

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Port Washington, 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 Port Washington totals $11,178,900 ($742 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $15,337,331 ($1,018 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 Port Washington 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 east 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 Port Washington has 7, have the same problem. Of Port Washington’s 15,069 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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Port Washington 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 Port Washington residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.133
Robbery	0.2613
Rape	0.7229
Murder	0.0417
Total Violent Crime	2.159 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.680
Vehicle Theft	0.7462
Burglary	0.6713
Arson	0.0704
Total Property Crime	9.168 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0806
Drug Crimes	4.086
Vandalism	2.126
Identity Theft	0.4207
Animal Cruelty	0.0398
Total "Other" Rate	6.754 (B-)

Individual Port Washington Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Saukville, WI	B-	A-	B-
Holy Cross, WI	A	A+	A
Grafton, WI	A-	A-	A
Lakefield, WI	A	A+	A
Horns Corners, WI	A+	A+	A+
Lake Church, WI	A	A+	A
Belgium, WI	A+	A+	A+
Fredonia, WI	A	A	A+
Waubeka, WI	A+	A+	A+
Cedarburg, WI	A-	A	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Port Washington 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
Town and Country, MO	C-	B+	B+
Dallas, PA	A-	A-	A-
Damascus, MD	B+	B+	B+
Danville, IN	A+	A	A
Dayton, NV	C+	D+	D+
El Campo, TX	D	C-	C-
Spring Branch, TX	C	B	B
Sunbury, PA	B	A-	A-
Swampscott, MA	B+	C+	C+
Thomson, GA	C+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Port Washington 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 Port Washington, WI average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Port Washington schools on SchoolGrade

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