Barron County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Barron County in WI is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 894 violent crimes and 1,659 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.8 per 100k residents, which is 54.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 86.5 per 100k, 47.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate48.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents894 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate86.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,659 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate72.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,317 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents115 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.8 | A | 894 | 106.2 | -54.1% |
| Property Crime | 86.5 | A | 1659 | 163.6 | -47.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 78 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.4 | A | 264 | 22.3 | -80.1% |
| Burglary | 3.6 | A | 219 | 24.0 | -85.2% |
| Larceny | 72.0 | A | 1317 | 116.4 | -38.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.0 | A | 115 | 22.2 | -50.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Barron County Sheriff's Office
Rice Lake Police Department
Rice Lake, WI
Barron Police Department
Barron, WI
Chetek Police Department
Chetek, WI
Cumberland Police Department
Cumberland, WI