Crime & Safety in La Crosse, WI

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

La Crosse has a violent crime rate of 403 per 100,000 residents, 6% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 292.8 per 100,000, robbery at 25.5, rape at 82.5. The murder rate is 2.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,727 per 100,000, 90% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,276, burglary at 283, vehicle theft at 163 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 6 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, La Crosse receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: La Crosse vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent402.8/100K
6% above US avg
Murder2.0/100K
69% below US avg
Rape82.5/100K
Robbery25.5/100K
Assault292.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,727.4/100K
90% above US avg
Burglary283.0/100K
Theft3,275.5/100K
Vehicle Theft163.1/100K
Arson5.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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