Brown County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Brown County in WI is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,160 violent crimes and 11,663 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.5 per 100k residents, which is -54.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 101.6 per 100k, -37.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate48.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,160 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents474 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents211 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,008 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate101.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,663 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,584 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate83.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,002 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,014 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.5 | A | 8160 | 106.2 | -54.3% |
| Property Crime | 101.6 | A | 11663 | 163.6 | -37.9% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 30 | 0.5 | -55.4% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 474 | 3.5 | -73.2% |
| Robbery | 1.2 | A | 211 | 5.8 | -79.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.9 | A | 2008 | 22.3 | -68.8% |
| Burglary | 5.1 | A | 1584 | 24.0 | -79.0% |
| Larceny | 83.0 | B | 9002 | 116.4 | -28.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.6 | A | 1014 | 22.2 | -38.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
De Pere Police Department
De Pere, WI
Green Bay Police Department
Green Bay, WI
Ashwaubenon Police Department
Ashwaubenon, WI
Hobart-Lawrence Police Department
Hobart-Lawrence, WI