Marathon County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Marathon County in WI is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,134 violent crimes and 4,253 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.1 per 100k residents, which is -48.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 42.0 per 100k, -74.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate55.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,134 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents308 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents833 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate42.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,253 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents564 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate37.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,327 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents336 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.1 | A | 3134 | 106.2 | -48.1% |
| Property Crime | 42.0 | A | 4253 | 163.6 | -74.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 308 | 3.5 | -74.6% |
| Robbery | 0.6 | A | 51 | 5.8 | -90.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.3 | A | 833 | 22.3 | -35.8% |
| Burglary | 0.8 | A | 564 | 24.0 | -96.5% |
| Larceny | 37.4 | A | 3327 | 116.4 | -67.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.8 | A | 336 | 22.2 | -83.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Rothschild Police Department
Rothschild, WI
Wausau Police Department
Wausau, WI
Athens Police Department
Athens, WI
Edgar Police Department
Edgar, WI
Marathon City Police Department
Marathon City, WI
Spencer Police Department
Spencer, WI
Mosinee Police Department
Mosinee, WI
Everest Police Department
Everest, WI
Kronenwetter Police Department
Kronenwetter, WI