Lincoln County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lincoln County in WI is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,426 violent crimes and 1,859 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.0 per 100k residents, which is 23.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 32.6 per 100k, 80.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 BAnnual Rate81.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,426 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents490 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate32.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,859 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents344 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate30.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,394 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.0 | B | 1426 | 106.2 | -23.8% |
| Property Crime | 32.6 | A | 1859 | 163.6 | -80.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.8 | F | 62 | 3.5 | +63.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.1 | B | 490 | 22.3 | -27.5% |
| Burglary | 2.1 | A | 344 | 24.0 | -91.4% |
| Larceny | 30.5 | A | 1394 | 116.4 | -73.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 113 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Merrill Police Department
Merrill, WI
Tomahawk Police Department
Tomahawk, WI