Mequon, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mequon Police Department serves the city of Mequon, WI in Ozaukee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 250 violent crimes and 928 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.6 per 100k residents, which is 77.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 19.7 per 100k, 88.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 Rate23.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents250 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate19.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents928 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents773 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 23.6 | A | 250 | 106.2 | -77.8% |
| Property Crime | 19.7 | A | 928 | 163.6 | -88.0% |
| Burglary | 7.9 | A | 98 | 24.0 | -67.2% |
| Larceny | 7.9 | A | 773 | 116.4 | -93.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.9 | A | 54 | 22.2 | -82.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiensville | 1 miles | A 60.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 156.6% higher Property: N/A |
| Brown Deer | 3 miles | C 118.5 | F 315.9 | Violent: 401.6% higher Property: 1505.3% higher |
| River Hills | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 64.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 225.9% higher |
| Glendale | 8 miles | A 38.9 | F 334.7 | Violent: 64.7% higher Property: 1600.5% higher |
| Whitefish Bay | 9 miles | A 13.8 | A 48.2 | Violent: 41.7% lower Property: 144.8% higher |