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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$701,758

Cost of Crime™ for Wabeno, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,377 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Wabeno ranks in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 44% of cities but less safe than 56%. This analysis applies only to Wabeno's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wabeno is 25.83 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wabeno Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wabeno varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 69 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Wabeno, WI see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wabeno, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Wabeno for 2025 is $701,758. This translates to approximately $596 per resident and $1,377 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Wabeno. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Wabeno, WI:	$596
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wabeno is $596 per year, which is $132 more than the national average and $177 more than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wabeno:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $277 more than in Wabeno.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $422 less than in Wabeno

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wabeno	Cost per Wabeno Resident
Murder	$290,802	$247
Rape/Sexual Assault	$56,248	$48
Robbery	$37,618	$32
Assault	$139,939	$119
Kidnapping	$5,905	$5
Vehicle Theft	$9,373	$8
Burglary	$27,904	$24
Theft	$25,200	$21
Arson	$3,384	$3
Vandalism	$51,682	$44
Animal Cruelty	$625	$1
Drug Crimes	$47,458	$40
Identity Theft	$5,618	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$701,758	$596

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wabeno, 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 Wabeno totals $2,249,857 ($1,912 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,951,615 ($2,508 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 Wabeno 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 have the same problem. Of Wabeno’s 1,177 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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Wabeno 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 Wabeno residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.140
Robbery	1.016
Rape	0.7882
Murder	0.1315
Total Violent Crime	6.076 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.134
Vehicle Theft	0.5143
Burglary	2.614
Arson	0.1191
Total Property Crime	7.381 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0827
Drug Crimes	5.451
Vandalism	6.146
Identity Theft	0.6167
Animal Cruelty	0.0718
Total "Other" Rate	12.37 (D)

Individual Wabeno Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Soperton, WI	C-	F	A
Padus, WI	B	C-	A
Townsend, WI	B-	A-	B-
Laona, WI	C	C	C+
Lily, WI	B-	B	B-
Lakewood, WI	B-	B+	B
Pickerel, WI	C-	C+	D+
Cavour, WI	C+	C	B+
Crandon, WI	C	B-	C
Mole Lake, WI	B-	B+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wabeno 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
Rocky Hill, KY	B-	A-	A-
Newman Grove, NE	C-	B-	B-
North Lawrence, NY	A-	C+	C+
Odom, TX	D	A-	A-
Oldtown, MD	D-	D+	D+
Orr, MI	A	B-	B-
Oshkosh, NE	F	D+	D+
Pilot Grove, MO	B	A-	A-
Plainfield, GA	B-	C-	C-
Rauville, SD	B	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Wabeno 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 Wabeno, WI average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Wabeno schools on SchoolGrade

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