Washington County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in WI is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,786 violent crimes and 5,882 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.5 per 100k residents, which is 78.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 51.7 per 100k, 68.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate22.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,786 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents428 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate51.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,882 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,379 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 22.5 | A | 1786 | 106.2 | -78.9% |
| Property Crime | 51.7 | A | 5882 | 163.6 | -68.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.5 | A | 127 | 3.5 | -87.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 33 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.1 | A | 428 | 22.3 | -68.1% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 293 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 49.7 | A | 5379 | 116.4 | -57.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.0 | A | 199 | 22.2 | -90.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Germantown Police Department
Germantown, WI
Kewaskum Police Department
Kewaskum, WI
West Bend Police Department
West Bend, WI
Slinger Police Department
Slinger, WI
Hartford Township
Jackson Police Department
Jackson, WI