Pierce County, WI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Pierce County in WI is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 354 violent crimes and 732 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.9 per 100k residents, which is 50.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 26.8 per 100k, 83.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 A
Annual Rate52.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents354 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate26.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents732 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate19.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents463 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime52.9A354106.2-50.2%
Property Crime26.8A732163.6-83.6%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A123.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A65.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault9.2A7922.3-58.8%
Burglary0.0A18424.0-100.0%
Larceny19.3A463116.4-83.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.5A7822.2-66.2%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Pierce County Sheriff's Office

Ellsworth Police Department

Ellsworth, WI

Prescott Police Department

Prescott, WI