Oconto County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Oconto County in WI is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 919 violent crimes and 1,487 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.8 per 100k residents, which is 70.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 22.1 per 100k, 86.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate31.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents919 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents137 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate22.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,487 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents372 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate21.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,026 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 31.8 | A | 919 | 106.2 | -70.0% |
| Property Crime | 22.1 | A | 1487 | 163.6 | -86.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.6 | A | 59 | 3.5 | -84.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.6 | A | 137 | 22.3 | -97.5% |
| Burglary | 0.6 | A | 372 | 24.0 | -97.7% |
| Larceny | 21.0 | A | 1026 | 116.4 | -81.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.6 | A | 83 | 22.2 | -97.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Oconto County Sheriff's Office
Gillett Police Department
Gillett, WI
Oconto Police Department
Oconto, WI
Oconto Falls Police Department
Oconto Falls, WI