Waterloo, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Waterloo Police Department serves the city of Waterloo, WI in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 77 violent crimes and 100 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.0 per 100k residents, which is 74.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 27.0 per 100k, 83.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate27.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate27.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate27.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 27.0 | A | 77 | 106.2 | -74.6% |
Property Crime | 27.0 | A | 100 | 163.6 | -83.5% |
Larceny | 27.0 | A | 82 | 116.4 | -76.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Sikh | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lake Mills | 8 miles | B 76.3 | A 45.8 | Violent: 182.4% higher Property: 69.4% higher |
Columbus | 11 miles | A 36.6 | A 36.6 | Violent: 35.6% higher Property: 35.6% higher |
Sun Prairie | 11 miles | A 62.3 | C 167.8 | Violent: 130.3% higher Property: 520.8% higher |
Cottage Grove | 13 miles | A 30.6 | A 40.8 | Violent: 13.2% higher Property: 50.9% higher |
Jefferson | 16 miles | A 52.8 | A 105.6 | Violent: 95.4% higher Property: 290.8% higher |