La Crosse, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The La Crosse Police Department serves the city of La Crosse, WI in La Crosse County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,263 violent crimes and 9,237 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.5 per 100k residents, which is 9.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 329.0 per 100k, 101.1% 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 5 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 CHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 96.5 | C | 3263 | 106.2 | -9.1% |
| Property Crime | 329.0 | F | 9237 | 163.6 | +101.1% |
| Homicide | 2.0 | F | 8 | 0.5 | +269.7% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 188 | 3.5 | -44.3% |
| Robbery | 2.0 | A | 96 | 5.8 | -66.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.8 | A | 405 | 22.3 | -46.9% |
| Burglary | 9.8 | A | 799 | 24.0 | -59.0% |
| Larceny | 315.2 | F | 7986 | 116.4 | +170.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.9 | A | 416 | 22.2 | -82.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Salem | 0 miles | B 75.6 | A 37.8 | Violent: 21.7% lower Property: 88.5% lower |
| Holmen | 0 miles | A 17.0 | A 59.4 | Violent: 82.4% lower Property: 81.9% lower |
| Bangor | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 68.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 79.1% lower |
| Onalaska | 6 miles | A 68.3 | D 257.5 | Violent: 29.2% lower Property: 21.7% lower |
| Campbell Township | 8 miles | C 96.0 | A 72.0 | Violent: 0.6% lower Property: 78.1% lower |