Barron County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Barron County in WI is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 619 violent crimes and 1,102 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.2 per 100k residents, which is -48.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 106.5 per 100k, -34.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate55.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents619 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate106.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,102 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate89.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents976 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.2 | A | 619 | 106.2 | -48.1% |
| Property Crime | 106.5 | B | 1102 | 163.6 | -34.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 49 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.5 | A | 201 | 22.3 | -75.1% |
| Burglary | 2.8 | A | 53 | 24.0 | -88.5% |
| Larceny | 89.9 | B | 976 | 116.4 | -22.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.8 | A | 70 | 22.2 | -37.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Rice Lake Police Department
Rice Lake, WI
Barron Police Department
Barron, WI
Chetek Police Department
Chetek, WI
Cumberland Police Department
Cumberland, WI