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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$63,495

Cost of Crime™ for Rising Sun, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $886 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Rising Sun ranks in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 49% of cities but less safe than 51%. This analysis applies only to Rising Sun's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rising Sun is 24.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rising Sun Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rising Sun varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 75 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Rising Sun, WI see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rising Sun, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Rising Sun for 2025 is $63,495. This translates to approximately $371 per resident and $886 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Rising Sun. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Rising Sun Compared to Other Cities?

Rising Sun, WI:	$371
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rising Sun is $371 per year, which is $93 less than the national average and $48 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rising Sun:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $502 more than in Rising Sun.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $197 less than in Rising Sun

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rising Sun	Cost per Rising Sun Resident
Murder	$22,230	$130
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,680	$45
Robbery	$2,632	$15
Assault	$4,604	$27
Kidnapping	$884	$5
Vehicle Theft	$1,967	$12
Burglary	$2,012	$12
Theft	$8,599	$50
Arson	$329	$2
Vandalism	$6,716	$39
Animal Cruelty	$68	$0
Drug Crimes	$4,538	$27
Identity Theft	$1,237	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$63,495	$371

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rising Sun, 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 Rising Sun totals $186,526 ($1,091 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $250,021 ($1,462 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 Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun’s 171 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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Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9375
Robbery	0.4893
Rape	0.7407
Murder	0.0692
Total Violent Crime	2.237 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.710
Vehicle Theft	0.7428
Burglary	1.298
Arson	0.0796
Total Property Crime	11.83 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0853
Drug Crimes	3.587
Vandalism	5.497
Identity Theft	0.9349
Animal Cruelty	0.0540
Total "Other" Rate	10.16 (C-)

Individual Rising Sun Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Fargo, WI	A-	A	A
Ferryville, WI	C-	B-	C-
Towerville, WI	B-	B-	C+
Retreat, WI	C+	B+	B-
Mount Sterling, WI	B	C+	B+
Liberty Pole, WI	B-	B	B
Soldiers Grove, WI	B-	B-	C+
West Prairie, WI	C	C+	C+
Purdy, WI	C+	A-	C
DeSoto, WI	C+	B-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rising Sun 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
Norris, OK	C	C+	C+
Milmine, IL	D+	C+	C+
Mineral, CA	C	D	D
Mitchell, LA	F	D-	D-
Morattico, VA	D+	D-	D-
Murdock Crossing, MS	D+	B-	B-
Naponee, NE	D	D+	D+
Nashua, MN	C-	C-	C-
Nebraska, NC	D-	F	F
Nelsonville, MO	B	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun, WI average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Rising Sun schools on SchoolGrade

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