Monroe County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Monroe County in WI is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,152 violent crimes and 1,831 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.8 per 100k residents, which is 35.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.1 per 100k, 63.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate68.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,152 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents306 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate59.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,831 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents404 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate41.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,343 (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 | 68.8 | A | 1152 | 106.2 | -35.3% |
| Property Crime | 59.1 | A | 1831 | 163.6 | -63.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 99 | 3.5 | -50.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.4 | A | 306 | 22.3 | -57.7% |
| Burglary | 16.3 | B | 404 | 24.0 | -32.1% |
| Larceny | 41.1 | A | 1343 | 116.4 | -64.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 79 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Cashton Police Department
Cashton, WI
Sparta Police Department
Sparta, WI
Tomah Police Department
Tomah, WI
Norwalk Police Department
Norwalk, WI