Wood County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wood County in WI is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,798 violent crimes and 3,153 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.8 per 100k residents, which is 74.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 83.3 per 100k, 49.1% 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 Rate26.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,798 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents240 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate83.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,153 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents310 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate78.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,683 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 26.8 | A | 1798 | 106.2 | -74.8% |
| Property Crime | 83.3 | A | 3153 | 163.6 | -49.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 240 | 3.5 | -62.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 10 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.0 | A | 303 | 22.3 | -72.9% |
| Burglary | 4.2 | A | 310 | 24.0 | -82.4% |
| Larceny | 78.2 | B | 2683 | 116.4 | -32.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 150 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wood County Sheriff's Office
Nekoosa Police Department
Nekoosa, WI
Wisconsin Rapids Police Department
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Port Edwards
Grand Rapids Police Department
Grand Rapids, WI