Portage, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Portage Police Department serves the city of Portage, WI in Columbia County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 538 violent crimes and 933 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.9 per 100k residents, which is 15.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 149.8 per 100k, 8.4% 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 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 BAnnual Rate89.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents538 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate149.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents933 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate129.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents808 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 89.9 | B | 538 | 106.2 | -15.4% |
| Property Crime | 149.8 | C | 933 | 163.6 | -8.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.0 | A | 71 | 22.3 | -55.1% |
| Burglary | 10.0 | A | 57 | 24.0 | -58.4% |
| Larceny | 129.8 | C | 808 | 116.4 | +11.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.0 | A | 65 | 22.2 | -54.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall River | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Poynette | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 117.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 21.8% lower |
| Rio | 8 miles | B 87.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 2.2% lower Property: N/A |
| Baraboo | 15 miles | A 39.4 | A 31.6 | Violent: 56.1% lower Property: 78.9% lower |
| Lodi | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 93.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 37.7% lower |