Kenosha County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kenosha County in WI is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,916 violent crimes and 7,774 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.8 per 100k residents, which is -52.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 71.2 per 100k, -56.5% 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 Rate50.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,916 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents328 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents267 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,518 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate71.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,774 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents884 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate59.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,942 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents871 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.8 | A | 5916 | 106.2 | -52.2% |
| Property Crime | 71.2 | A | 7774 | 163.6 | -56.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 34 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 328 | 3.5 | -61.4% |
| Robbery | 2.5 | A | 267 | 5.8 | -56.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.7 | A | 1518 | 22.3 | -38.5% |
| Burglary | 9.7 | A | 884 | 24.0 | -59.8% |
| Larceny | 59.9 | A | 5942 | 116.4 | -48.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.7 | A | 871 | 22.2 | -92.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kenosha Police Department
Kenosha, WI
Twin Lakes Police Department
Twin Lakes, WI
Pleasant Prairie Police Department
Pleasant Prairie, WI