Portage County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Portage County in WI is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,705 violent crimes and 2,934 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.7 per 100k residents, which is 46.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 44.6 per 100k, 72.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate56.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,705 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents358 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate44.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,934 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents371 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate42.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,423 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.7 | A | 1705 | 106.2 | -46.6% |
| Property Crime | 44.6 | A | 2934 | 163.6 | -72.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 136 | 3.5 | -40.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 9 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.9 | A | 358 | 22.3 | -82.6% |
| Burglary | 1.1 | A | 371 | 24.0 | -95.6% |
| Larceny | 42.2 | A | 2423 | 116.4 | -63.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.3 | A | 123 | 22.2 | -94.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Portage County Sheriff's Office
Stevens Point Police Department
Stevens Point, WI
Plover Police Department
Plover, WI