Kenosha County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kenosha County in WI is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,137 violent crimes and 9,865 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.6 per 100k residents, which is 42.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 83.6 per 100k, 48.9% 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 Rate61.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,137 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents420 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents285 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,773 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate83.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,865 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,112 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate73.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,664 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents996 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.6 | A | 7137 | 106.2 | -42.0% |
| Property Crime | 83.6 | A | 9865 | 163.6 | -48.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 40 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 420 | 3.5 | -54.1% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 285 | 5.8 | -67.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.1 | B | 1773 | 22.3 | -32.2% |
| Burglary | 9.0 | A | 1112 | 24.0 | -62.3% |
| Larceny | 73.3 | A | 7664 | 116.4 | -37.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.3 | A | 996 | 22.2 | -94.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kenosha County Sheriff's Office
Kenosha Police Department
Kenosha, WI
Twin Lakes Police Department
Twin Lakes, WI
Pleasant Prairie Police Department
Pleasant Prairie, WI