Dane, WI crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 179.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 115.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Dane, WI shows good safety standards with a B+ rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (55.2% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 326 incidents suggests Dane maintains good community safety standards.
Dane demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for an area identified by the GEOID 16000US5518700, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 326. Assault is the most prevalent main category, accounting for 177 incidents, predominantly classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most significant category, with a total of 116 incidents, with "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" being the most frequent sub-category (61 incidents), followed by "Larceny/Theft Offenses" (34 incidents) and "Stolen Property Offenses" (15 incidents). Sex offenses account for 17 incidents, with a mix of "Sex Offenses" and "Kidnapping/Abduction." The "others" category includes 13 incidents, primarily related to "Counterfeiting/Forgery" and "Fraud Offenses." Homicide is relatively rare, with only 2 reported incidents. Robbery is the least frequent crime, with only 1 incident reported. To provide a comprehensive safety assessment, additional data is needed, including the city name, state name, population, and median income associated with GEOID 16000US5518700. Once this information is available, the crime rate per 100,000 population can be calculated, which is a standard metric for comparing crime levels across different areas. The violent crime rate can be determined by summing the incidents of assault, sex offenses, homicide, and robbery, then calculating the rate per 100,000 population. Similarly, the property crime rate can be calculated using the total number of property crime incidents. A safety score and grade can be assigned based on these rates, benchmarked against national averages or other comparable areas. Crime map data, which typically includes the geographic distribution of crime incidents, and zip code-level data would provide further granularity and insights into specific areas of concern.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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