Onalaska, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Onalaska Police Department serves the city of Onalaska, WI in La Crosse County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 389 violent crimes and 2,723 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.3 per 100k residents, which is 35.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 257.5 per 100k, 57.4% 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 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 Rate68.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents389 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate257.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,723 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate236.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,523 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 68.3 | A | 389 | 106.2 | -35.7% |
| Property Crime | 257.5 | D | 2723 | 163.6 | +57.4% |
| Rape | 5.3 | D | 23 | 3.5 | +48.7% |
| Robbery | 5.3 | C | 11 | 5.8 | -9.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.3 | A | 35 | 22.3 | -76.4% |
| Burglary | 15.8 | B | 153 | 24.0 | -34.4% |
| Larceny | 236.5 | F | 2523 | 116.4 | +103.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.3 | A | 46 | 22.2 | -76.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Township | 2 miles | C 96.0 | A 72.0 | Violent: 40.5% higher Property: 72.0% lower |
| La Crosse | 6 miles | C 96.5 | F 329.0 | Violent: 41.3% higher Property: 27.8% higher |
| West Salem | 6 miles | B 75.6 | A 37.8 | Violent: 10.6% higher Property: 85.3% lower |
| Holmen | 6 miles | A 17.0 | A 59.4 | Violent: 75.2% lower Property: 76.9% lower |
| Bangor | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 68.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 73.2% lower |