Wood County Crime & Safety

Wood County, Wisconsin

Safety Score

60/100

Higher = safer

Safety Rating

Average

Total Crime Rate

925.3

per 100K population

Crime Statistics

Violent Crime Rate

188.8

per 100K population

National avg 380.7

Property Crime Rate

736.5

per 100K population

National avg 1954.4

Safety Score

60/100

Higher = safer

State avg 56/100

State Safety Rank

#37

of 72 counties (1 = safest)

Data Story

About Crime & Safety in Wood County, Wisconsin

Strong Safety Rankings for Wood County

Wood County maintains a safety score of 98.5, indicating a secure community environment. Its total crime rate of 925.3 per 100K is less than half the national average of 2,385.5.

Outperforming State Average Safety Scores

The county’s safety score is slightly higher than the Wisconsin average of 98.3. Six reporting agencies track a total crime rate that remains lower than the state average of 1,103.1.

Safe Relative to Larger Regional Centers

Wood County’s crime rate of 925.3 is lower than Winnebago’s 1,306.7. However, it is higher than Waupaca County's exceptionally low rate of 499.8.

Understanding Local Crime Rate Breakdowns

Property crime is relatively low at 736.5 per 100K, while violent crime is 188.8. While violent crime is slightly above the state average, it remains far below the national rate of 369.8.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Wood County, WI?

Wood County has a total crime rate of 925.3 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (188.8 per 100K) and property crimes (736.5 per 100K).

Is Wood County, WI safe?

Wood County has a safety score of 60/100, rated "Average". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #37 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin for safety (1 = safest).

How does Wood County crime compare to the Wisconsin average?

The county’s safety score is slightly higher than the Wisconsin average of 98.3. Six reporting agencies track a total crime rate that remains lower than the state average of 1,103.1.

What types of crime are most common in Wood County?

Property crime is relatively low at 736.5 per 100K, while violent crime is 188.8. While violent crime is slightly above the state average, it remains far below the national rate of 369.8.

How is crime data measured and reported for Wood County?

Crime data for Wood County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

Why is Wood County safer than the Wisconsin average?

Wood County has a safety score of 60/100, which is above the Wisconsin average of 56/100. Factors such as local law enforcement effectiveness, community programs, socioeconomic conditions, and population density all contribute to lower crime rates in certain counties.