Sauk County, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sauk County in WI is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,773 violent crimes and 4,909 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.2 per 100k residents, which is 25.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 81.3 per 100k, 50.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 BAnnual Rate79.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,773 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents282 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate81.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,909 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents440 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate77.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,209 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 79.2 | B | 1773 | 106.2 | -25.4% |
| Property Crime | 81.3 | A | 4909 | 163.6 | -50.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.5 | C | 142 | 3.5 | -1.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 26 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.4 | A | 282 | 22.3 | -39.6% |
| Burglary | 3.3 | A | 440 | 24.0 | -86.2% |
| Larceny | 77.0 | B | 4209 | 116.4 | -33.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.0 | A | 254 | 22.2 | -95.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sauk County Sheriff's Office
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