Medford, WI Vandalism Rates and Vandalism Maps

Vandalism per Capita in Medford

The map below shows vandalism per 1,000 Medford residents.

 

Medford, WI Map of Vandalism Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
B+
Other Crime Grade
C-
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A crime occurs every 1 day 23 hours (on average) in Medford.

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Crime Grade's vandalism map shows the safest places in Medford in green. The most dangerous areas in Medford are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Medford, WI Safe?

The C grade means the rate of vandalism is about the same as the average US city. Medford is in the 45th percentile for safety, meaning 55% of cities are safer and 45% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Medford's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of vandalism in Medford is 4.013 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Medford generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of vandalism in Medford may be as high as 1 in 189 in the central neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 374 in the northwest part of the city. See the section on interpreting the vandalism map, however, because comparing rates for vandalism or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the central parts of Medford, WI: about 11 per year. The north part of Medford has fewer cases of vandalism with only 1 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Vandalism Maps

When looking at the vandalism map for Medford, remember that the rate of vandalism per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the central part of the city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the vandalism rate map do not always indicate danger for Medford residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Medford has 0, 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 Medford has 2, have the same problem. Of Medford’s 8,734 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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Medford Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All vandalism rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Medford residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.552
Robbery
0.4682
Rape
0.7414
Murder
0.0382
Total Violent Crime
2.800 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
6.375
Vehicle Theft
0.5640
Burglary
1.574
Arson
0.0653
Total Property Crime
8.579 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1161
Drug Crimes
4.723
Vandalism
4.013
Identity Theft
0.8593
Animal Cruelty
0.0443
Total "Other" Rate
9.755 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Vandalism Crime Grade
B+
B
A-
B
B+
A-
B
B
A-
B
A+
B+
B
A
B-
C+
B
B-
B+
B-
B
A-
B-
C+
A
B
A+
B+
B+
B
B+
B-
A-
B+
A
A-
A
C+
A+
A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Medford is higher versus other cities of the same size for vandalism. 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
Vandalism Crime Grade
F
D-
D-
D
A+
A+
A+
A+
F
D
D
C
A-
A
A
A-
C+
D+
D+
A
D
D-
D-
C+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A
A
A
C-
C-
C-
C-
C+
C
C
B-

Considering only the vandalism rate, Medford 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 Medford, WI average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Medford schools on SchoolGrade

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