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Crime rate in Washburn, Wisconsin (WI): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Washburn, WI compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Washburn, WI

The 2022 crime rate in Washburn, WI is 93 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 2.6 times lower than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 47.4% U.S. cities. The 2022 Washburn crime rate fell by 37% compared to 2020. In the last 5 years Washburn has seen increasing violent crime and decline of property crime.
See how dangerous Washburn, WI is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Washburn:

93.2
Ashland:

229.1
Bayfield:

225.5
Iron River:

122.4
Hurley:

110.0
Ironwood:

94.0
Two Harbors:

69.0
Silver Bay:

33.8
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Washburn by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(46.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(47.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(47.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(49.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(98.6)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(47.8)
1
(48.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(46.4)
3
(141.7)
7
(329.3)
4
(187.4)
3
(142.8)
2
(95.5)
4
(194.6)
8
(391.6)
6
(295.0)
5
(245.2)
10
(490.4)
5
(246.5)
8
(388.3)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
2
(92.8)
3
(141.7)
1
(47.0)
4
(187.4)
5
(238.0)
1
(47.8)
3
(145.9)
1
(48.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(49.0)
1
(49.0)
2
(98.6)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
38
(1,763)
24
(1,134)
18
(846.7)
31
(1,453)
31
(1,475)
18
(859.6)
15
(729.6)
11
(538.4)
10
(491.6)
12
(588.5)
9
(441.4)
7
(345.2)
6
(291.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(46.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
4
(187.4)
0
(0.0)
2
(95.5)
3
(145.9)
1
(48.9)
3
(147.5)
3
(147.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(48.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index127.183.6140.6123.7104.2117.0104.6107.290.5127.0119.2148.993.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 13 registered sex offenders living in Washburn, Wisconsin as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Washburn is 162 to 1.



Violent crime rate in 2022
Washburn:

194.2
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Washburn:

221.9
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Washburn:

245.2
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Washburn:

171.7
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Washburn:

147.5
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Washburn:

195.8
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Washburn:

121.6
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Washburn:

119.4
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Washburn:

71.4
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Washburn:

93.7
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Washburn:

211.7
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Washburn:

70.9
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Washburn:

69.6
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Washburn:

144.0
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Washburn:

127.5
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Washburn:

0.0
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Washburn:

201.1
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2022
Washburn:

21.8
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2020
Washburn:

37.0
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Washburn:

31.9
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Washburn:

61.3
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Washburn:

46.7
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Washburn:

44.1
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Washburn:

87.5
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Washburn:

66.9
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Washburn:

121.4
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Washburn:

138.2
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Washburn:

51.7
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Washburn:

85.0
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Washburn:

113.7
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Washburn:

261.5
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Washburn:

129.3
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Washburn:

136.9
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Washburn:

98.9
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.47
Wisconsin average:

2.11

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.45
Wisconsin average:

2.27

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.45
Wisconsin average:

2.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.46
Wisconsin average:

2.24

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.45
Wisconsin average:

2.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.43
Wisconsin average:

2.22

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.39
Wisconsin average:

2.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.38
Wisconsin average:

2.19

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.34
Wisconsin average:

2.22

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 7 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.29
Wisconsin average:

2.24

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.36
Wisconsin average:

2.31

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.32
Wisconsin average:

2.32

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.40
Wisconsin average:

2.32

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.35
Wisconsin average:

2.32

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.18
Wisconsin average:

2.35

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.17
Wisconsin average:

2.36

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.16
Wisconsin average:

2.33

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.15
Wisconsin average:

2.37

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Washburn, WI
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers

Zip codes: 54891.