Altoona, WI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Altoona Police Department serves the city of Altoona, WI in Eau Claire County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 281 violent crimes and 903 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.2 per 100k residents, which is 31.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 230.0 per 100k, 40.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 B
Annual Rate73.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents281 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate230.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents903 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate230.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents783 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime73.2B281106.2-31.1%
Property Crime230.0D903163.6+40.6%
Larceny230.0F783116.4+97.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1
Anti-Gender Non-Conforming 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Lake Hallie 6 miles
A 54.5
A 27.2
Violent: 25.6% lower
Property: 88.2% lower
Fall Creek 8 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Augusta 18 miles
A 66.4
A 66.4
Violent: 9.3% lower
Property: 71.1% lower
Chippewa Falls 20 miles
A 48.0
A 61.7
Violent: 34.5% lower
Property: 73.2% lower
Cornell 20 miles
N/A 0.0
A 71.0
Violent: N/A
Property: 69.1% lower