Baraboo, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Baraboo Police Department serves the city of Baraboo, WI in Sauk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 371 violent crimes and 1,034 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.4 per 100k residents, which is 62.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 31.6 per 100k, 80.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate39.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents371 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate31.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,034 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate23.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents877 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.4 | A | 371 | 106.2 | -62.9% |
| Property Crime | 31.6 | A | 1034 | 163.6 | -80.7% |
| Rape | 7.9 | F | 42 | 3.5 | +123.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.9 | A | 64 | 22.3 | -64.6% |
| Burglary | 7.9 | A | 99 | 24.0 | -67.2% |
| Larceny | 23.7 | A | 877 | 116.4 | -79.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Delton | 11 miles | F 316.1 | B 114.9 | Violent: 701.4% higher Property: 264.2% higher |
| Sauk Prairie | 12 miles | A 44.1 | B 132.2 | Violent: 11.7% higher Property: 318.9% higher |
| Reedsburg | 14 miles | A 39.7 | C 149.0 | Violent: 0.7% higher Property: 372.0% higher |
| Portage | 15 miles | B 89.9 | C 149.8 | Violent: 127.9% higher Property: 374.6% higher |
| Lodi | 15 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 93.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 195.7% higher |