Sun Prairie, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sun Prairie Police Department serves the city of Sun Prairie, WI in Dane County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,084 violent crimes and 2,709 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 62.3 per 100k residents, which is 41.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 167.8 per 100k, 2.6% 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 4 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 Rate62.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,084 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents230 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate167.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,709 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents211 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate159.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,226 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents268 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 62.3 | A | 1084 | 106.2 | -41.4% |
| Property Crime | 167.8 | C | 2709 | 163.6 | +2.6% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 31 | 3.5 | -23.4% |
| Robbery | 2.7 | A | 34 | 5.8 | -53.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.5 | A | 230 | 22.3 | -39.2% |
| Burglary | 2.7 | A | 211 | 24.0 | -88.7% |
| Larceny | 159.7 | D | 2226 | 116.4 | +37.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.4 | A | 268 | 22.2 | -75.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove | 8 miles | A 30.6 | A 40.8 | Violent: 50.8% lower Property: 75.7% lower |
| Maple Bluff | 9 miles | B 77.4 | C 154.8 | Violent: 24.3% higher Property: 7.7% lower |
| Monona | 10 miles | B 70.0 | F 384.9 | Violent: 12.4% higher Property: 129.4% higher |
| Waterloo | 11 miles | A 27.0 | A 27.0 | Violent: 56.6% lower Property: 83.9% lower |
| Madison | 12 miles | B 72.2 | C 190.0 | Violent: 16.0% higher Property: 13.2% higher |