Wausau, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wausau Police Department serves the city of Wausau, WI in Marathon County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,154 violent crimes and 2,694 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.0 per 100k residents, which is 31.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 85.5 per 100k, 47.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate73.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,154 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents184 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents591 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate85.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,694 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents336 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate67.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,107 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents233 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.0 | B | 2154 | 106.2 | -31.3% |
| Property Crime | 85.5 | A | 2694 | 163.6 | -47.7% |
| Rape | 2.5 | B | 184 | 3.5 | -28.7% |
| Robbery | 5.0 | B | 41 | 5.8 | -13.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.6 | C | 591 | 22.3 | +1.8% |
| Burglary | 7.5 | A | 336 | 24.0 | -68.6% |
| Larceny | 67.9 | A | 2107 | 116.4 | -41.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.1 | A | 233 | 22.2 | -54.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | 0 miles | F 189.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 159.1% higher Property: N/A |
| Edgar | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Marathon City | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 128.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 50.6% higher |
| Spencer | 0 miles | C 110.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 52.0% higher Property: N/A |
| Rothschild | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 91.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 6.4% higher |