Vilas County, WI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Vilas County in WI is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 233 violent crimes and 486 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.3 per 100k residents, which is 87.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 49.1 per 100k, 70.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 A
Annual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents233 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate49.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents486 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate42.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents358 (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 Crime13.3A233106.2-87.5%
Property Crime49.1A486163.6-70.0%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A23.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A1522.3-100.0%
Burglary6.6A8024.0-72.4%
Larceny42.5A358116.4-63.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A4822.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Vilas County Sheriff's Office

Eagle River Police Department

Eagle River, WI