Brown County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Brown County in WI is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,732 violent crimes and 15,559 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.4 per 100k residents, which is 56.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 99.0 per 100k, 39.5% 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 Rate46.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,732 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents637 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents230 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,305 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate99.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents15,559 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,974 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate82.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,292 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,215 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.4 | A | 9732 | 106.2 | -56.3% |
| Property Crime | 99.0 | A | 15559 | 163.6 | -39.5% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 33 | 0.5 | -64.3% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 637 | 3.5 | -67.2% |
| Robbery | 0.9 | A | 230 | 5.8 | -83.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.2 | A | 2305 | 22.3 | -72.3% |
| Burglary | 4.8 | A | 1974 | 24.0 | -79.8% |
| Larceny | 82.9 | B | 12292 | 116.4 | -28.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.2 | A | 1215 | 22.2 | -49.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Brown County Sheriff's Office
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