Columbia County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Columbia County in WI is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,385 violent crimes and 2,180 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.3 per 100k residents, which is 67.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 60.3 per 100k, 63.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate34.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,385 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents229 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate60.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,180 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents266 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,744 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents163 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.3 | A | 1385 | 106.2 | -67.7% |
| Property Crime | 60.3 | A | 2180 | 163.6 | -63.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.5 | A | 84 | 3.5 | -87.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 13 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.3 | B | 229 | 22.3 | -26.9% |
| Burglary | 7.5 | A | 266 | 24.0 | -69.0% |
| Larceny | 51.5 | A | 1744 | 116.4 | -55.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.4 | A | 163 | 22.2 | -93.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
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