Waushara County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Waushara County in WI is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 523 violent crimes and 1,172 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.6 per 100k residents, which is 59.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 5.3 per 100k, 96.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.6 | A | 523 | 106.2 | -59.9% |
| Property Crime | 5.3 | A | 1172 | 163.6 | -96.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 25 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 87 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 134 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 4.4 | A | 979 | 116.4 | -96.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.9 | A | 53 | 22.2 | -96.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Waushara County Sheriff's Office
Hancock Police Department
Hancock, WI
Plainfield Police Department
Plainfield, WI
Redgranite
Wautoma Police Department
Wautoma, WI
Wild Rose Police Department
Wild Rose, WI