Columbia County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Columbia County in WI is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 721 violent crimes and 1,350 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.7 per 100k residents, which is -66.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 66.1 per 100k, -59.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AHomicide
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 BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 35.7 | A | 721 | 106.2 | -66.4% |
| Property Crime | 66.1 | A | 1350 | 163.6 | -59.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 40 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 8 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.3 | B | 112 | 22.3 | -26.7% |
| Burglary | 8.2 | A | 84 | 24.0 | -66.0% |
| Larceny | 56.3 | A | 1169 | 116.4 | -51.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.7 | A | 94 | 22.2 | -92.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Portage Police Department
Portage, WI
Columbus Police Department
Columbus, WI
Fall River Police Department
Fall River, WI
Poynette Police Department
Poynette, WI
Rio Police Department
Rio, WI
Lodi Police Department
Lodi, WI