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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$145,424

Cost of Crime™ for Utica, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,232 per household.

More cost data

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Utica ranks in the 45th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 45% of cities but less safe than 55%. This analysis applies only to Utica's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Utica is 25.55 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Utica Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Utica varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 49 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Utica, WI see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Utica, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Utica for 2025 is $145,424. This translates to approximately $482 per resident and $1,232 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Utica. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Utica, WI:	$482
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Utica is $482 per year, which is $17 more than the national average and $63 more than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Utica:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $391 more than in Utica.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $307 less than in Utica

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Utica	Cost per Utica Resident
Murder	$55,275	$183
Rape/Sexual Assault	$13,466	$45
Robbery	$5,924	$20
Assault	$16,046	$53
Kidnapping	$4,202	$14
Vehicle Theft	$10,475	$35
Burglary	$5,761	$19
Theft	$12,604	$42
Arson	$792	$3
Vandalism	$11,077	$37
Animal Cruelty	$124	$0
Drug Crimes	$8,634	$29
Identity Theft	$1,042	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$145,424	$482

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Utica, 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 Utica totals $437,523 ($1,449 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $582,947 ($1,930 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 Utica 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 Utica’s 302 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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Utica 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 Utica residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.850
Robbery	0.6236
Rape	0.7354
Murder	0.0974
Total Violent Crime	3.307 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.059
Vehicle Theft	2.240
Burglary	2.103
Arson	0.1086
Total Property Crime	12.51 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2295
Drug Crimes	3.865
Vandalism	5.134
Identity Theft	0.4458
Animal Cruelty	0.0553
Total "Other" Rate	9.730 (C-)

Individual Utica Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hillside, WI	B-	B-	B-
Stoughton, WI	C+	B-	B-
Deerfield, WI	B	A	B-
Cambridge, WI	B	B-	B
Rockdale, WI	B-	C	B-
London, WI	A	A	A
Nora, WI	C+	A-	C
McFarland, WI	B-	B+	B-
Cottage Grove, WI	B+	A	B+
Busseyville, WI	B	B	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Utica is similar 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
Radley, IN	A-	A	A
Packard, IA	B	A	A
Paicines, CA	D-	D-	D-
Palmer, KS	C-	C-	C-
Palmetto, MD	D	F	F
Pardoe, PA	C+	D+	D+
Park View, WV	B+	C+	C+
Prairieview, NM	C-	D+	D+
Prather, GA	D	C+	C+
Prather, IN	B	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Utica is as safe as 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 Utica, WI average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Utica schools on SchoolGrade

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