Manitowoc County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Manitowoc County in WI is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,585 violent crimes and 3,744 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.7 per 100k residents, which is 73.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 43.0 per 100k, 73.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate28.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,585 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents532 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate43.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,744 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents469 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate38.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,098 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents167 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 28.7 | A | 2585 | 106.2 | -73.0% |
| Property Crime | 43.0 | A | 3744 | 163.6 | -73.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 68 | 3.5 | -49.2% |
| Robbery | 0.6 | A | 35 | 5.8 | -90.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.0 | A | 532 | 22.3 | -46.1% |
| Burglary | 0.6 | A | 469 | 24.0 | -97.6% |
| Larceny | 38.9 | A | 3098 | 116.4 | -66.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.7 | A | 167 | 22.2 | -92.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office
Manitowoc Police Department
Manitowoc, WI
Two Rivers Police Department
Two Rivers, WI
Cleveland Police Department
Cleveland, WI
Mishicot Police Department
Mishicot, WI