Douglas County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Douglas County in WI is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,668 violent crimes and 4,997 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.7 per 100k residents, which is 61.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 110.9 per 100k, 32.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate40.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,668 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents258 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate110.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,997 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents781 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate91.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,761 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents442 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 40.7 | A | 1668 | 106.2 | -61.7% |
| Property Crime | 110.9 | B | 4997 | 163.6 | -32.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.7 | F | 71 | 3.5 | +61.2% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 30 | 5.8 | -67.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.7 | A | 258 | 22.3 | -74.4% |
| Burglary | 11.3 | A | 781 | 24.0 | -53.0% |
| Larceny | 91.1 | B | 3761 | 116.4 | -21.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.5 | A | 442 | 22.2 | -61.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Superior Police Department
Superior, WI