Crime per Capita in Sun Prairie
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Sun Prairie.
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B
Overall Crime Grade™
A |
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B- |
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Other Crime Grade |
C |
$13.3 million
Cost of Crime™ for Sun Prairie, WI
In 2025, crime will cost $704 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie, WI Safe?
The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Sun Prairie ranks in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 62% of cities but less safe than 38%. This analysis applies only to Sun Prairie's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Sun Prairie is 20.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sun Prairie Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sun Prairie varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 35 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 68 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Sun Prairie, WI see the most incidents - about 211 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 36 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Sun Prairie, WI
The total projected cost of crime in Sun Prairie for 2025 is $13,283,293. This translates to approximately $282 per resident and $704 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Sun Prairie. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.3%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.2%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Sun Prairie Compared to Other Cities?
| Sun Prairie, WI: | $282 |
|---|---|
| Ashland, WI: | $873 |
| Jackson, WI: | $174 |
| Wisconsin: | $419 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Sun Prairie is $282 per year, which is $183 less than the national average and $137 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sun Prairie:
- In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $591 more than in Sun Prairie.
- In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $107 less than in Sun Prairie
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Sun Prairie for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Sun Prairie |
Cost per Sun Prairie Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$2.61 million |
$55 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$1.89 million |
$40 |
Robbery |
$331,970 |
$7 |
Assault |
$866,653 |
$18 |
Kidnapping |
$720,563 |
$15 |
Vehicle Theft |
$1.80 million |
$38 |
Burglary |
$476,209 |
$10 |
Theft |
$1.65 million |
$35 |
Arson |
$102,229 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$1.04 million |
$22 |
Animal Cruelty |
$11,904 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$1.58 million |
$33 |
Identity Theft |
$206,846 |
$4 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$13,283,293 |
$282 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sun Prairie, 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 Sun Prairie totals $26,751,202 ($567 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $40,034,495 ($849 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 Sun Prairie 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, of which Sun Prairie has 3, have the same problem. Of Sun Prairie’s 47,162 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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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 Sun Prairie residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
0.6399 |
Robbery |
0.2238 |
Rape |
0.6595 |
Murder |
0.0295 |
Total Violent Crime |
1.553 (A) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
6.774 |
Vehicle Theft |
2.462 |
Burglary |
1.113 |
Arson |
0.0898 |
Total Property Crime |
10.44 (B-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.2520 |
Drug Crimes |
4.523 |
Vandalism |
3.077 |
Identity Theft |
0.5666 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0341 |
Total "Other" Rate |
8.453 (C) |
Individual Sun Prairie Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Sun Prairie is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Sun Prairie.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | A | A- | |
B | A | B | |
A | A+ | A+ | |
B+ | A | B+ | |
B- | B- | B | |
A- | A+ | A- | |
C+ | A- | B- | |
A- | A | A | |
C+ | A- | C | |
A- | A+ | A- |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Sun Prairie 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+ | C- | C- | |
B+ | B+ | B+ | |
C+ | D+ | D+ | |
F | C | C | |
C- | C- | C- | |
B+ | A- | A- | |
D- | D- | D- | |
A- | C+ | C+ | |
A | A | A | |
D | D- | D- |
Considering only the crime rate, Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie, WI average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Sun Prairie schools on SchoolGrade
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