The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Wisner, NE: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$592,095

Cost of Crime™ for Wisner, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $790 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Wisner 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 Wisner, NE Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Wisner ranks in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 37% of cities but less safe than 63%. This analysis applies only to Wisner's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wisner is 28.60 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wisner Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wisner varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Wisner, NE see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wisner, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Wisner for 2025 is $592,095. This translates to approximately $351 per resident and $790 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Wisner. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Wisner, NE:	$351
Chadron, NE:	$626
Ashland, NE:	$218
Nebraska:	$380
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wisner is $351 per year, which is $113 less than the national average and $29 less than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wisner:

In Chadron, NE, crime costs $626 per person, which is $275 more than in Wisner.
In Ashland, NE, crime costs $218 per person, which is $133 less than in Wisner

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wisner	Cost per Wisner Resident
Murder	$125,305	$74
Rape/Sexual Assault	$85,284	$51
Robbery	$17,690	$10
Assault	$70,762	$42
Kidnapping	$10,907	$6
Vehicle Theft	$22,697	$13
Burglary	$12,771	$8
Theft	$128,840	$76
Arson	$3,896	$2
Vandalism	$53,596	$32
Animal Cruelty	$430	$0
Drug Crimes	$58,503	$35
Identity Theft	$1,415	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$592,095	$351

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wisner, NE

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 Wisner totals $1,266,407 ($751 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,858,502 ($1,102 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 Wisner 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 south 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 Wisner’s 1,687 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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Wisner 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 Wisner residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.461
Robbery	0.3334
Rape	0.8338
Murder	0.0395
Total Violent Crime	2.667 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.75
Vehicle Theft	0.8688
Burglary	0.8346
Arson	0.0956
Total Property Crime	16.55 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1066
Drug Crimes	4.688
Vandalism	4.447
Identity Theft	0.1083
Animal Cruelty	0.0344
Total "Other" Rate	9.385 (C)

Individual Wisner Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Beemer, NE	C	B	C-
Pilger, NE	C+	D+	B
Pender, NE	C-	B	D+
West Point, NE	C+	B	C+
Monterey, NE	B	C+	A
Bancroft, NE	D-	D	D-
Stanton, NE	C-	B-	C-
Olean, NE	B-	C+	B+
Thurston, NE	D-	D-	D-
Wayne, NE	D+	C-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wisner 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
Vallecito, CO	D-	D	D
Dierks, AR	D-	F	F
Dravosburg, PA	D+	D	D
Dunnigan, CA	D	F	F
Earlington, KY	C	C+	C+
East Wakefield, NH	B-	A	A
Estell Manor, NJ	A+	A-	A-
Franklin Springs, GA	C+	B	B
Hancock, WI	B+	C+	C+
Hartman, AR	C+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Wisner is as safe as the Nebraska 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 Wisner, NE average SchoolGrade of A, with 64% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Wisner schools on SchoolGrade

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