Platteville, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Platteville Police Department serves the city of Platteville, WI in Grant County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,312 violent crimes and 1,260 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 129.5 per 100k residents, which is 21.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 101.7 per 100k, 37.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 DAnnual Rate129.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,312 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate18.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate101.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,260 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate101.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,146 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 129.5 | D | 1312 | 106.2 | +21.9% |
| Property Crime | 101.7 | A | 1260 | 163.6 | -37.8% |
| Rape | 18.5 | F | 34 | 3.5 | +422.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.7 | D | 129 | 22.3 | +24.6% |
| Larceny | 101.7 | B | 1146 | 116.4 | -12.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fennimore | 0 miles | B 73.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 43.6% lower Property: N/A |
| Lancaster | 2 miles | B 77.0 | A 77.0 | Violent: 40.5% lower Property: 24.3% lower |
| Boscobel | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 62.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 38.2% lower |
| Avoca | 29 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Dodgeville | 29 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 350.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 244.1% higher |