Marathon County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Marathon County in WI is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,895 violent crimes and 5,860 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.3 per 100k residents, which is 50.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 44.8 per 100k, 72.6% 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 Rate52.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,895 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents392 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,073 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate44.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,860 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents821 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate40.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,590 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents419 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.3 | A | 3895 | 106.2 | -50.7% |
| Property Crime | 44.8 | A | 5860 | 163.6 | -72.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 18 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 392 | 3.5 | -71.9% |
| Robbery | 0.5 | A | 60 | 5.8 | -91.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.2 | A | 1073 | 22.3 | -36.4% |
| Burglary | 1.1 | A | 821 | 24.0 | -95.3% |
| Larceny | 40.3 | A | 4590 | 116.4 | -65.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.4 | A | 419 | 22.2 | -84.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Marathon County Sheriff's Office
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