Rusk County, WI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Rusk County in WI is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 462 violent crimes and 287 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.8 per 100k residents, which is 48.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 25.2 per 100k, 84.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 A
Annual Rate54.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents462 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate25.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents287 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate25.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime54.8A462106.2-48.4%
Property Crime25.2A287163.6-84.6%
Homicide0.0A40.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A333.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A35.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault4.5A12922.3-79.9%
Burglary0.0A7424.0-100.0%
Larceny25.2A188116.4-78.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A2222.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Rusk County Sheriff's Office

Ladysmith Police Department

Ladysmith, WI