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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$368,992

Cost of Crime™ for Prentice, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $770 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Prentice is 21.73 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Prentice Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Prentice varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 41 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 51 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Prentice, WI see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Prentice, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Prentice for 2025 is $368,992. This translates to approximately $348 per resident and $770 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Prentice. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Prentice, WI:	$348
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Prentice is $348 per year, which is $116 less than the national average and $71 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Prentice:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $525 more than in Prentice.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $174 less than in Prentice

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Prentice	Cost per Prentice Resident
Murder	$136,216	$129
Rape/Sexual Assault	$43,122	$41
Robbery	$14,197	$13
Assault	$29,011	$27
Kidnapping	$8,439	$8
Vehicle Theft	$4,776	$5
Burglary	$20,093	$19
Theft	$50,542	$48
Arson	$2,268	$2
Vandalism	$29,252	$28
Animal Cruelty	$603	$1
Drug Crimes	$27,396	$26
Identity Theft	$3,078	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$368,992	$348

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Prentice, 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 Prentice totals $1,123,020 ($1,059 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,492,012 ($1,408 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 Prentice 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 Prentice has 1, have the same problem. Of Prentice’s 1,060 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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Prentice 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 Prentice residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9530
Robbery	0.4258
Rape	0.6709
Murder	0.0684
Total Violent Crime	2.118 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.207
Vehicle Theft	0.2909
Burglary	2.090
Arson	0.0886
Total Property Crime	11.68 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1313
Drug Crimes	3.494
Vandalism	3.863
Identity Theft	0.3751
Animal Cruelty	0.0769
Total "Other" Rate	7.940 (C+)

Individual Prentice Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Brantwood, WI	C	C+	C
Ogema, WI	B	B+	B-
Dover, WI	C+	C+	C+
Catawba, WI	B+	B	A-
Spirit, WI	B-	B-	C+
Phillips, WI	C-	D	C-
Westboro, WI	B-	B	B-
Kennan, WI	B+	B+	A
Tripoli, WI	B	B	B+
Rib Lake, WI	B-	B-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Prentice 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
Thornville, MI	A+	A-	A-
Cartersville, VA	C	C	C
Cassville, WV	A-	A	A
Celoron, NY	D	D-	D-
Center Sandwich, NH	B	A-	A-
Chauncey, OH	D	B-	B-
Claremont, MN	A+	A	A
Townshend, VT	B	B-	B-
Colebrook, CT	A+	A+	A+
Colonville, MI	D	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Prentice 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 Prentice, WI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Prentice schools on SchoolGrade

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