Sparta, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sparta Police Department serves the city of Sparta, WI in Monroe County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 536 violent crimes and 856 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 133.2 per 100k residents, which is 25.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 112.7 per 100k, 31.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 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 DAnnual Rate133.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents536 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate112.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents856 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate51.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents737 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 133.2 | D | 536 | 106.2 | +25.4% |
| Property Crime | 112.7 | B | 856 | 163.6 | -31.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.5 | C | 123 | 22.3 | -7.9% |
| Burglary | 51.3 | F | 86 | 24.0 | +113.3% |
| Larceny | 51.3 | A | 737 | 116.4 | -56.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 3 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashton | 9 miles | F 173.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 30.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Norwalk | 9 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bangor | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 68.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 38.9% lower |
| La Crosse | 15 miles | C 96.5 | F 329.0 | Violent: 27.6% lower Property: 191.8% higher |
| West Salem | 15 miles | B 75.6 | A 37.8 | Violent: 43.3% lower Property: 66.5% lower |