La Crosse County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
La Crosse County in WI is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,057 violent crimes and 12,860 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.9 per 100k residents, which is -44.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 137.4 per 100k, -16.0% 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 Rate58.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,057 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents233 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents111 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents506 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate137.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,860 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,047 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate128.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,264 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents511 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 58.9 | A | 4057 | 106.2 | -44.5% |
| Property Crime | 137.4 | B | 12860 | 163.6 | -16.0% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -38.4% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 233 | 3.5 | -65.9% |
| Robbery | 1.2 | A | 111 | 5.8 | -79.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.8 | A | 506 | 22.3 | -87.2% |
| Burglary | 7.4 | A | 1047 | 24.0 | -69.1% |
| Larceny | 128.5 | C | 11264 | 116.4 | +10.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.5 | A | 511 | 22.2 | -93.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
La Crosse Police Department
La Crosse, WI
Onalaska Police Department
Onalaska, WI
West Salem Police Department
West Salem, WI
Bangor Police Department
Bangor, WI
Campbell Township Police Department
Campbell Township, WI
Holmen Police Department
Holmen, WI