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

Crime per Capita in Shawano County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Shawano County.

 

Shawano County, WI Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

B+
A-
Other Crime Grade
B-

$14.5 million

Cost of Crime™ for Shawano County, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $859 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US county. Shawano County ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of counties but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to Shawano County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Shawano County is 22.27 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Shawano County Residents generally consider the southeast part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Shawano County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 34 in the central areas to 1 in 65 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Shawano County, WI see the most incidents - about 258 per year. In contrast, the west part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 26 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Shawano County, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Shawano County for 2025 is $14,480,092. This translates to approximately $353 per resident and $859 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Shawano County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Shawano County Compared to Other Counties?

Shawano County, WI: $353
Milwaukee County, WI: $661
Washington County, WI: $234
Wisconsin: $419
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Shawano County is $353 per year, which is $111 less than the national average and $66 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Shawano County:
  • In Milwaukee County, WI, crime costs $661 per person, which is $308 more than in Shawano County.
  • In Washington County, WI, crime costs $234 per person, which is $119 less than in Shawano County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Shawano County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Shawano County
Cost per Shawano County Resident
Murder
$4.65 million
$113
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.70 million
$42
Robbery
$599,927
$15
Assault
$1.67 million
$41
Kidnapping
$307,901
$8
Vehicle Theft
$426,328
$10
Burglary
$581,830
$14
Theft
$1.73 million
$42
Arson
$92,123
$2
Vandalism
$1.28 million
$31
Animal Cruelty
$14,299
$0
Drug Crimes
$1.19 million
$29
Identity Theft
$221,384
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$14,480,092
$353

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Shawano County, 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 Shawano County totals $39,709,244 ($968 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $54,189,336 ($1,321 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 Shawano County 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 central part of the county 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 Shawano County has 13, have the same problem. Of Shawano County’s 41,032 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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Shawano County 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 Shawano County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.421
Robbery
0.4648
Rape
0.6853
Murder
0.0603
Total Violent Crime
2.631 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.132
Vehicle Theft
0.6710
Burglary
1.563
Arson
0.0930
Total Property Crime
10.46 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1238
Drug Crimes
3.937
Vandalism
4.377
Identity Theft
0.6971
Animal Cruelty
0.0471
Total "Other" Rate
9.182 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

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

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D
D+
D
A+
A+
A+
A
A
A+
A-
B
A
B+
A
A-
B-
B+
C+
B
A-
B
C+
B-
C+
A
B+
A
A-
A
A-

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Shawano County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
D-
D-
A+
A-
A-
B+
B+
B+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A
A
B
B
B
D
B
B
C-
C-
C-
B-
B
B
B+
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Shawano County 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 Shawano County, WI average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Shawano County schools on SchoolGrade

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