Waunakee, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Waunakee Police Department serves the city of Waunakee, WI in Dane County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 159 violent crimes and 376 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.6 per 100k residents, which is 74.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 6.7 per 100k, 95.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. 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 Rate26.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents376 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents289 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 26.6 | A | 159 | 106.2 | -74.9% |
| Property Crime | 6.7 | A | 376 | 163.6 | -95.9% |
| Larceny | 6.7 | A | 289 | 116.4 | -94.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton | 6 miles | A 31.0 | B 110.8 | Violent: 16.5% higher Property: 1565.4% higher |
| Maple Bluff | 8 miles | B 77.4 | C 154.8 | Violent: 190.9% higher Property: 2227.8% higher |
| Shorewood Hills | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 138.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 1988.6% higher |
| Marshall Village | 9 miles | A 52.0 | A 26.0 | Violent: 95.3% higher Property: 290.8% higher |
| Deforest | 9 miles | A 18.3 | A 73.3 | Violent: 31.1% lower Property: 1002.3% higher |