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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$15.6 million

Cost of Crime™ for Stevens Point, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,009 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Stevens Point ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of cities but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to Stevens Point's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Stevens Point is 33.02 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Stevens Point Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Stevens Point varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 56 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Stevens Point, WI see the most incidents - about 201 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 54 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Stevens Point, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Stevens Point for 2025 is $15,569,396. This translates to approximately $475 per resident and $1,009 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Stevens Point. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Stevens Point Compared to Other Cities?

Stevens Point, WI:	$475
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Stevens Point is $475 per year, which is $10 more than the national average and $56 more than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Stevens Point:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $398 more than in Stevens Point.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $300 less than in Stevens Point

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Stevens Point	Cost per Stevens Point Resident
Murder	$4.99 million	$152
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.46 million	$45
Robbery	$319,619	$10
Assault	$1.78 million	$54
Kidnapping	$118,982	$4
Vehicle Theft	$933,651	$28
Burglary	$646,707	$20
Theft	$2.27 million	$69
Arson	$49,899	$2
Vandalism	$1.33 million	$41
Animal Cruelty	$21,210	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.47 million	$45
Identity Theft	$182,261	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$15,569,396	$475

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Stevens Point, 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 Stevens Point totals $40,638,195 ($1,239 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $56,207,591 ($1,713 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 Stevens Point 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 west 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 Stevens Point has 9, have the same problem. Of Stevens Point’s 32,806 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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Stevens Point 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 Stevens Point residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.888
Robbery	0.3097
Rape	0.7342
Murder	0.0810
Total Violent Crime	3.013 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.33
Vehicle Theft	1.838
Burglary	2.173
Arson	0.0630
Total Property Crime	17.41 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0598
Drug Crimes	6.054
Vandalism	5.682
Identity Theft	0.7178
Animal Cruelty	0.0874
Total "Other" Rate	12.60 (D)

Individual Stevens Point Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Park Ridge, WI	C	B+	C
Whiting, WI	C-	B	C-
Plover, WI	B	A	B-
Custer, WI	A-	A+	A-
Meehan, WI	A	B	A
Polonia, WI	B	A	B-
Junction City, WI	C+	C+	C-
Keene, WI	A	B+	A-
Rudolph, WI	B-	F	A
Garfield, WI	A	B+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Stevens Point 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
Nixa, MO	B-	B-	B-
SeaTac, WA	D-	D+	D+
Rockford, MI	A+	B+	B+
Rochester, NH	B-	A	A
Reisterstown, MD	D+	C-	C-
Ramona, CA	B-	C	C
Prior Lake, MN	A-	A	A
Pittsford, NY	A	A	A
Pineville, LA	C-	D+	D+
Pearl, MS	B+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Stevens Point is less safe than the Wisconsin state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Stevens Point, WI average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Stevens Point schools on SchoolGrade

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