Janesville, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Janesville Police Department serves the city of Janesville, WI in Rock County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,021 violent crimes and 6,678 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.2 per 100k residents, which is 35.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 174.2 per 100k, 6.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate68.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,021 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents178 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents377 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate174.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,678 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents581 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate154.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,716 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents342 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 68.2 | A | 3021 | 106.2 | -35.8% |
| Property Crime | 174.2 | C | 6678 | 163.6 | +6.5% |
| Rape | 4.5 | D | 178 | 3.5 | +28.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.6 | A | 377 | 22.3 | -66.0% |
| Burglary | 7.6 | A | 581 | 24.0 | -68.5% |
| Larceny | 154.5 | D | 5716 | 116.4 | +32.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.6 | A | 342 | 22.2 | -52.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 17.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 90.2% lower |
| Clinton | 0 miles | B 90.3 | F 451.5 | Violent: 32.5% higher Property: 159.2% higher |
| Beloit Town | 0 miles | A 38.8 | A 51.7 | Violent: 43.1% lower Property: 70.3% lower |
| Orfordville | 10 miles | A 67.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 1.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Milton | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 17.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 89.8% lower |