West Bend, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Bend Police Department serves the city of West Bend, WI in Washington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,096 violent crimes and 2,661 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 98.2 per 100k residents, which is 7.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 142.6 per 100k, 12.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 CAnnual Rate98.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,096 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate38.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents284 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate142.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,661 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate133.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,463 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 98.2 | C | 1096 | 106.2 | -7.5% |
| Property Crime | 142.6 | B | 2661 | 163.6 | -12.8% |
| Rape | 3.2 | B | 74 | 3.5 | -10.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 38.0 | F | 284 | 22.3 | +70.9% |
| Larceny | 133.1 | C | 2463 | 116.4 | +14.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.5 | A | 95 | 22.2 | -57.1% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown | 3 miles | A 9.5 | A 85.4 | Violent: 90.3% lower Property: 40.1% lower |
| Kewaskum | 3 miles | A 22.4 | A 44.8 | Violent: 77.2% lower Property: 68.6% lower |
| Slinger | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 46.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 67.2% lower |
| Jackson | 3 miles | A 24.9 | A 12.4 | Violent: 74.7% lower Property: 91.3% lower |
| Saukville | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 163.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 14.8% higher |