Burnett County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Burnett County in WI is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 727 violent crimes and 1,289 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.4 per 100k residents, which is 51.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 96.5 per 100k, 41.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate51.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents727 (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 FAnnual Rate44.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents155 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate96.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,289 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents351 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate80.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents803 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.4 | A | 727 | 106.2 | -51.6% |
| Property Crime | 96.5 | A | 1289 | 163.6 | -41.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 42 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 8 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 44.4 | F | 155 | 22.3 | +99.6% |
| Burglary | 12.2 | A | 351 | 24.0 | -49.4% |
| Larceny | 80.9 | B | 803 | 116.4 | -30.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.5 | A | 127 | 22.2 | -84.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Burnett County Sheriff's Office
Grantsburg Police Department
Grantsburg, WI
Siren Police Department
Siren, WI