La Crosse County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
La Crosse County in WI is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,458 violent crimes and 13,521 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.5 per 100k residents, which is 50.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 118.3 per 100k, 27.7% 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 AAnnual Rate52.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,458 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents247 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents586 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate118.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents13,521 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,270 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate110.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,649 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents564 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.5 | A | 4458 | 106.2 | -50.5% |
| Property Crime | 118.3 | B | 13521 | 163.6 | -27.7% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -47.2% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 247 | 3.5 | -70.8% |
| Robbery | 1.0 | A | 112 | 5.8 | -82.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.5 | A | 586 | 22.3 | -84.4% |
| Burglary | 6.9 | A | 1270 | 24.0 | -71.4% |
| Larceny | 110.1 | C | 11649 | 116.4 | -5.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.3 | A | 564 | 22.2 | -94.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
La Crosse County Sheriff's Office
La Crosse Police Department
La Crosse, WI
Onalaska Police Department
Onalaska, WI
West Salem Police Department
West Salem, WI
Bangor Police Department
Bangor, WI
Campbell Township Police Department
Campbell Township, WI
Holmen Police Department
Holmen, WI