Bayfield County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bayfield County in WI is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 192 violent crimes and 522 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 19.9 per 100k residents, which is 81.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 25.7 per 100k, 84.3% 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 Rate19.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents192 (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 BAnnual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents88 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate25.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents522 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents322 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 19.9 | A | 192 | 106.2 | -81.3% |
| Property Crime | 25.7 | A | 522 | 163.6 | -84.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 16 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 0 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.0 | B | 88 | 22.3 | -28.1% |
| Burglary | 1.9 | A | 161 | 24.0 | -92.0% |
| Larceny | 9.7 | A | 322 | 116.4 | -91.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.1 | A | 36 | 22.2 | -36.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bayfield County Sheriff's Office
Washburn Police Department
Washburn, WI
Bayfield Police Department
Bayfield, WI
Iron River Police Department
Iron River, WI