Barron County Crime & Safety
Barron County, Wisconsin
FBI UCRSafety Score
68/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
Average
Total Crime Rate
754.0
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
154.2
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
599.8
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
68/100
Higher = safer
State avg 56/100
State Safety Rank
#25
of 72 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Barron County, Wisconsin
Exceptional Safety in Barron County
Barron County is remarkably safe, boasting an elite safety score of 98.8 out 100. Its crime rate of 754.0 per 100K is less than a third of the national average.
Outperforming State Safety Norms
The county outperforms the Wisconsin state average safety score of 98.3. Its total crime rate of 754.0 is also far lower than the statewide average of 1103.1.
A Leader in Regional Safety
Barron County is much safer than neighboring Burnett County, which reports a crime rate of 1811.5 per 100K. It even sees less crime than the peaceful Bayfield County.
Low Rates Across All Crimes
Violent crime is rare here, occurring at just 154.2 per 100K, which is below state averages. Property crime remains low at 599.8 per 100K across five reporting agencies.
Maintaining a Safe Community
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Safety Verdict
Barron County has a safety score of 68/100, indicating a moderately safe area with low overall crime (754.0 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 154.2 per 100K and property crime at 599.8 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, property crime is notably higher.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 5 law enforcement agencies in Barron County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Wisconsin, total crime is 32% below the Wisconsin average and its safety score is 12 points above the state mean.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.