Kenosha, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Kenosha Police Department serves the city of Kenosha, WI in Kenosha County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,374 violent crimes and 6,276 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.0 per 100k residents, which is 16.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 82.8 per 100k, 49.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 11 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.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate89.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,374 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents295 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents245 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,278 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate82.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,276 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents783 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate64.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,644 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents777 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 89.0 | B | 5374 | 106.2 | -16.2% |
| Property Crime | 82.8 | A | 6276 | 163.6 | -49.4% |
| Rape | 4.1 | C | 295 | 3.5 | +15.7% |
| Robbery | 3.1 | A | 245 | 5.8 | -47.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.4 | B | 1278 | 22.3 | -17.3% |
| Burglary | 13.3 | A | 783 | 24.0 | -44.7% |
| Larceny | 64.4 | A | 4644 | 116.4 | -44.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.1 | A | 777 | 22.2 | -77.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 9 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 31.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 62.2% lower |
| Racine | 21 miles | B 79.1 | A 96.2 | Violent: 11.1% lower Property: 16.2% higher |
| Mount Pleasant | 23 miles | A 54.5 | D 203.3 | Violent: 38.8% lower Property: 145.5% higher |
| Pleasant Prairie | 24 miles | A 63.4 | A 99.6 | Violent: 28.8% lower Property: 20.2% higher |
| Sturtevant | 25 miles | A 15.1 | A 30.2 | Violent: 83.0% lower Property: 63.6% lower |