Bayfield County, WI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Bayfield County in WI is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 58 violent crimes and 115 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 16.2 per 100k residents, which is -84.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 16.2 per 100k, -90.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent 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 A
Annual Rate16.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate16.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate16.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents115 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime16.2A58106.2-84.8%
Property Crime16.2A115163.6-90.1%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A43.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A05.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault16.2B3222.3-27.3%
Burglary0.0A2024.0-100.0%
Larceny0.0A89116.4-100.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft16.2B522.2-27.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Washburn Police Department

Washburn, WI

Bayfield Police Department

Bayfield, WI

Iron River Police Department

Iron River, WI