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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$564,928

Cost of Crime™ for Sullivan, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $528 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Sullivan ranks in the 88th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 88% of cities but less safe than 12%. This analysis applies only to Sullivan's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sullivan is 12.91 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sullivan Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sullivan varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 53 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 104 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Sullivan, WI see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sullivan, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Sullivan for 2025 is $564,928. This translates to approximately $210 per resident and $528 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Sullivan. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sullivan Compared to Other Cities?

Sullivan, WI:	$210
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sullivan is $210 per year, which is $254 less than the national average and $209 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sullivan:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $663 more than in Sullivan.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $36 less than in Sullivan

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sullivan	Cost per Sullivan Resident
Murder	$140,254	$52
Rape/Sexual Assault	$102,984	$38
Robbery	$21,185	$8
Assault	$82,761	$31
Kidnapping	$17,353	$6
Vehicle Theft	$16,785	$6
Burglary	$26,122	$10
Theft	$70,997	$26
Arson	$4,327	$2
Vandalism	$39,488	$15
Animal Cruelty	$680	$0
Drug Crimes	$36,773	$14
Identity Theft	$5,218	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$564,928	$210

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sullivan, 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 Sullivan totals $1,455,430 ($541 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,020,358 ($751 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 Sullivan 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 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 have the same problem. Of Sullivan’s 2,690 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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Sullivan 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 Sullivan residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.071
Robbery	0.2504
Rape	0.6314
Murder	0.0277
Total Violent Crime	1.981 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.096
Vehicle Theft	0.4029
Burglary	1.071
Arson	0.0666
Total Property Crime	6.636 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1064
Drug Crimes	1.848
Vandalism	2.055
Identity Theft	0.2506
Animal Cruelty	0.0342
Total "Other" Rate	4.294 (A-)

Individual Sullivan Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Rome, WI	A+	A	A+
Helenville, WI	A	A+	A
Summit Corners, WI	A-	B+	B+
Dousman, WI	A-	B+	B+
Palmyra, WI	B+	A-	B+
Oconomowoc, WI	B+	A-	B+
Waterville, WI	A	A	A
Slabtown, WI	A+	A	A+
Oconomowoc Lake, WI	C	B	C-
Ixonia, WI	A	A	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sullivan 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
Beulah, FL	A+	A+	A+
Bremen, AL	C+	B+	B+
Cabazon, CA	F	F	F
Combine, TX	C-	C-	C-
Concordia, MO	C-	C-	C-
Craigsville, VA	D+	C	C
Cromwell, IN	A	A	A
Cumberland Furnace, TN	B	C	C
Dania, FL	C-	D	D
Gerrardstown, WV	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Sullivan 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 Sullivan, WI average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Sullivan schools on SchoolGrade

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