Sauk County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sauk County in WI is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,179 violent crimes and 3,744 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 87.9 per 100k residents, which is -17.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 85.5 per 100k, -47.7% 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 Rate87.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,179 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents187 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate85.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,744 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents198 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate84.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,364 (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 | 87.9 | B | 1179 | 106.2 | -17.3% |
| Property Crime | 85.5 | A | 3744 | 163.6 | -47.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.6 | C | 96 | 3.5 | +0.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 18 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.7 | A | 187 | 22.3 | -38.4% |
| Burglary | 1.6 | A | 198 | 24.0 | -93.4% |
| Larceny | 84.0 | B | 3364 | 116.4 | -27.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 177 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Reedsburg Police Department
Reedsburg, WI
Baraboo Police Department
Baraboo, WI
Sauk Prairie Police Department
Sauk Prairie, WI
Spring Green Police Department
Spring Green, WI
Lake Delton Police Department
Lake Delton, WI