Hayward, WI Crime Statistics

The Hayward Police Department serves the city of Hayward, WI in Sawyer County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 188 violent crimes and 361 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 115.4 per 100k residents, which is 8.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 153.9 per 100k, 5.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.