Wood County, WI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Wood County in WI is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,186 violent crimes and 2,441 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.6 per 100k residents, which is -64.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 73.7 per 100k, -55.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 A
Annual Rate37.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,186 (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 Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents229 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate73.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,441 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate70.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,137 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime37.6A1186106.2-64.6%
Property Crime73.7A2441163.6-55.0%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A1393.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A85.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault10.7A22922.3-51.8%
Burglary1.8A20324.0-92.6%
Larceny70.1A2137116.4-39.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A9522.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Nekoosa Police Department

Nekoosa, WI

Wisconsin Rapids Police Department

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Grand Rapids Police Department

Grand Rapids, WI