Washington County Crime & Safety
Washington County, Wisconsin
FBI UCRSafety Score
57/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
Average
Total Crime Rate
990.2
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
89.9
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
900.3
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
57/100
Higher = safer
State avg 56/100
State Safety Rank
#39
of 72 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Washington County, Wisconsin
Washington County Remains Safer Than National Average
The county earns a 98.4 safety score, reflecting a secure environment for its residents. Its total crime rate of 990.2 per 100K is less than half the national average of 2,385.5.
Beating State Averages for Total Crime
Washington County sits just above the Wisconsin state average safety score of 98.3. Seven reporting agencies work together to keep the total crime rate below the state average of 1,103.1.
Comparing Crime Rates with Nearby Counties
While the crime rate of 990.2 per 100K is higher than Waukesha's 757.7, it is much lower than Winnebago’s 1,306.7. This keeps Washington County well within the safer tier of regional Wisconsin counties.
Property Crime Dominates Local Statistics
Violent crime is remarkably low at 89.9 per 100K, compared to the national rate of 369.8. Property crime makes up the bulk of local incidents, occurring at a rate of 900.3 per 100K.
Deterring Property Crime at Home
Proactive property protection is the best way to keep these numbers trending downward. Consider installing security cameras or smart locks to deter opportunistic property crimes in your neighborhood.
Crime Advisory: Washington County
Safety Verdict
Washington County has a safety score of 57/100, indicating a moderately safe area with low overall crime (990.2 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 89.9 per 100K and property crime at 900.3 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, property crime dominates.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 7 law enforcement agencies in Washington County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Wisconsin, total crime is 10% below the Wisconsin average and its safety score is 1 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.