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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$371,126

Cost of Crime™ for Red Cliff, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,292 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Red Cliff ranks in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 18% of cities but less safe than 82%. This analysis applies only to Red Cliff's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Red Cliff is 39.71 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Red Cliff Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Red Cliff varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 27 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Red Cliff, WI see the most incidents - about 14 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Red Cliff, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Red Cliff for 2025 is $371,126. This translates to approximately $511 per resident and $1,292 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Red Cliff. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Red Cliff Compared to Other Cities?

Red Cliff, WI:	$511
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Red Cliff is $511 per year, which is $47 more than the national average and $92 more than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Red Cliff:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $362 more than in Red Cliff.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $337 less than in Red Cliff

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Red Cliff	Cost per Red Cliff Resident
Murder	$97,527	$134
Rape/Sexual Assault	$36,243	$50
Robbery	$16,789	$23
Assault	$38,271	$53
Kidnapping	$2,461	$3
Vehicle Theft	$17,121	$24
Burglary	$18,327	$25
Theft	$62,203	$86
Arson	$1,709	$2
Vandalism	$46,775	$64
Animal Cruelty	$554	$1
Drug Crimes	$26,522	$37
Identity Theft	$6,623	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$371,126	$511

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Red Cliff, 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 Red Cliff totals $838,472 ($1,155 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,209,598 ($1,666 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 Red Cliff 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 Red Cliff’s 726 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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Red Cliff 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 Red Cliff residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.836
Robbery	0.7352
Rape	0.8233
Murder	0.0715
Total Violent Crime	3.466 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.54
Vehicle Theft	1.523
Burglary	2.783
Arson	0.0975
Total Property Crime	20.95 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0559
Drug Crimes	4.939
Vandalism	9.019
Identity Theft	1.179
Animal Cruelty	0.1032
Total "Other" Rate	15.29 (D-)

Individual Red Cliff Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bayfield, WI	D-	D-	D
La Pointe, WI	D	F	C-
Sand Bay, WI	D	C	D
Salmo, WI	F	F	F
Cornucopia, WI	F	F	D-
Washburn, WI	D	D	D
Odanah, WI	C-	B-	C+
Diaperville, WI	C-	B-	C+
New Odanah, WI	C-	B-	C+
Ashland, WI	F	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Red Cliff 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
Machpelah, NC	C	B	B
Rattle Run, MI	A-	B+	B+
Mina, SD	C-	B-	B-
Meta, KY	C	C	C
Meally, KY	B	A	A
Mathews, AL	C-	B-	B-
Matamoras, OH	C	C	C
Marcus, WA	D	C-	C-
Madison, CA	D+	F	F
Ray Brook, NY	D-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Red Cliff is less safe than the Wisconsin state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Red Cliff, WI average SchoolGrade of F, with 16% actual proficiency versus 22% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Red Cliff schools on SchoolGrade

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