Rice Lake, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Rice Lake Police Department serves the city of Rice Lake, WI in Barron County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 479 violent crimes and 938 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 111.0 per 100k residents, which is 4.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 266.3 per 100k, 62.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 CAnnual Rate111.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents479 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents151 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate266.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents938 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate244.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents858 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 111.0 | C | 479 | 106.2 | +4.5% |
| Property Crime | 266.3 | F | 938 | 163.6 | +62.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.2 | C | 151 | 22.3 | -0.3% |
| Burglary | 11.1 | A | 34 | 24.0 | -53.8% |
| Larceny | 244.2 | F | 858 | 116.4 | +109.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.1 | A | 44 | 22.2 | -49.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron | 7 miles | C 109.6 | A 27.4 | Violent: 1.2% lower Property: 89.7% lower |
| Chetek | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Cumberland | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 132.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 50.3% lower |
| Spooner | 24 miles | B 80.2 | B 120.2 | Violent: 27.8% lower Property: 54.9% lower |
| Bloomer | 30 miles | C 108.0 | A 27.0 | Violent: 2.6% lower Property: 89.9% lower |