Crime & Safety in Wisconsin Dells, WI
Violent and property crime rates, clearance data, and trends — 2022 Data
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2022)Violent Crime Rate
7.83
per 1,000 residents
+61% vs national
Property Crime Rate
37.41
per 1,000 residents
+54% vs national
Total Crimes
156
2022
Violent Clearance
63%
cases solved
+81% vs national
Property Clearance
24%
cases solved
vs Similar Cities
+201%
vs <10K avg
+201% vs <10K
YoY Change
-2.9%
violent crime rate
improving vs 2021
How Wisconsin Dells Compares
Source: FBI (2022)Wisconsin Dells vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2022)Compared to cities with Under 10,000 residents. Wisconsin Dells is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Violent Crime Clearance Rate
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2022)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2022)Wisconsin Dells police solve 88% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of robbery cases. The national violent crime clearance rate is 35%.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2022)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2022)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Rape | Violent | 8 | 2.32 | 25.0% |
| Robbery | Violent | 2 | 0.58 | 0.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 17 | 4.93 | 88.2% |
| Burglary | Property | 14 | 4.06 | 14.3% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 110 | 31.90 | 24.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 5 | 1.45 | 40.0% |
Wisconsin Dells, WI reported 27 violent crimes and 129 property crimes in 2022. The violent crime rate of 7.83 per 1,000 residents is 61.3% above the national average of 4.85 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 63% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 110 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 41.2% of aggravated assaults. Compared to similarly sized cities (Under 10,000 population), Wisconsin Dells's violent crime rate is 201% higher. Violent crime has been trending downward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27 | 129 | 7.83 | 37.41 |
| 2021 | 25 | 138 | 8.07 | 44.53 |
| 2020 | 19 | 100 | 6.28 | 33.06 |
| 2018 | 10 | 146 | 3.31 | 48.38 |
| 2017 | 12 | 168 | 4.25 | 59.55 |
| 2016 | 17 | 168 | 6.29 | 62.18 |
| 2015 | 23 | 219 | 8.49 | 80.81 |