Ashland County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ashland County in WI is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 491 violent crimes and 1,568 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.1 per 100k residents, which is 34.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 151.8 per 100k, 7.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate69.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents491 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate151.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,568 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents186 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate139.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,264 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.1 | B | 491 | 106.2 | -34.9% |
| Property Crime | 151.8 | C | 1568 | 163.6 | -7.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.1 | F | 42 | 3.5 | +71.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.8 | B | 127 | 22.3 | -15.6% |
| Burglary | 6.4 | A | 186 | 24.0 | -73.5% |
| Larceny | 139.1 | C | 1264 | 116.4 | +19.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.4 | A | 108 | 22.2 | -71.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ashland County Sheriff's Office
Ashland Police Department
Ashland, WI