The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in St. John, WI: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in St. John

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in St. John.

 

St. John, WI Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
A
Other Crime Grade
C+

$21,857

Cost of Crime™ for St. John, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $643 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in St. John 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 St. John, WI Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. St. John ranks in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 75% of cities but less safe than 25%. This analysis applies only to St. John's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in St. John is 16.59 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. St. John Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in St. John varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 60 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 70 in the south.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in St. John, WI

The total projected cost of crime in St. John for 2025 is $21,857. This translates to approximately $251 per resident and $643 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in St. John. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in St. John Compared to Other Cities?

St. John, WI: $251
Ashland, WI: $873
Jackson, WI: $174
Wisconsin: $419
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in St. John is $251 per year, which is $213 less than the national average and $168 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to St. John:
  • In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $622 more than in St. John.
  • In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $77 less than in St. John

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of St. John for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to St. John
Cost per St. John Resident
Murder
$4,960
$57
Rape/Sexual Assault
$3,647
$42
Robbery
$929
$11
Assault
$2,691
$31
Kidnapping
$444
$5
Vehicle Theft
$1,206
$14
Burglary
$825
$9
Theft
$2,098
$24
Arson
$136
$2
Vandalism
$1,620
$19
Animal Cruelty
$39
$0
Drug Crimes
$2,891
$33
Identity Theft
$371
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$21,857
$251

The Intangible Cost of Crime in St. John, 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 St. John totals $51,547 ($592 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $73,403 ($844 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 St. John 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 St. John’s 87 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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St. John 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 St. John residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.077
Robbery
0.3395
Rape
0.6913
Murder
0.0303
Total Violent Crime
2.138 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.657
Vehicle Theft
0.8951
Burglary
1.046
Arson
0.0647
Total Property Crime
6.663 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0842
Drug Crimes
4.492
Vandalism
2.606
Identity Theft
0.5505
Animal Cruelty
0.0603
Total "Other" Rate
7.793 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
D-
A+
B+
B
B+
A-
A-
A-
A+
A+
A+
A
A+
A
B-
B
B-
A
A+
A+
A+
A
A+
B
B+
B+
A+
A
A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

St. John 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
C
D+
D+
D
C-
C-
C-
D+
D+
A-
A
A
A+
A
A
D
B-
B-
D
C-
C-
C-
B-
B-
F
D-
D-
B+
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, St. John 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 St. John, WI average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See St. John schools on SchoolGrade

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