Middleton, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Middleton Police Department serves the city of Middleton, WI in Dane County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 444 violent crimes and 1,165 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.0 per 100k residents, which is 70.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 110.8 per 100k, 32.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 31.0 | A | 444 | 106.2 | -70.8% |
| Property Crime | 110.8 | B | 1165 | 163.6 | -32.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.4 | A | 76 | 22.3 | -80.1% |
| Burglary | 22.1 | C | 134 | 24.0 | -7.8% |
| Larceny | 88.6 | B | 928 | 116.4 | -23.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorewood Hills | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 138.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 25.4% higher |
| Marshall Village | 5 miles | A 52.0 | A 26.0 | Violent: 67.6% higher Property: 76.5% lower |
| Deforest | 5 miles | A 18.3 | A 73.3 | Violent: 40.9% lower Property: 33.8% lower |
| Mcfarland | 5 miles | A 20.9 | A 41.9 | Violent: 32.4% lower Property: 62.2% lower |
| Oregon | 5 miles | A 33.9 | A 50.8 | Violent: 9.2% higher Property: 54.1% lower |