The year 2022 was notable for crime trends in Wisconsin, with various changes observed compared to the national averages. Here's an analysis of the current crime statistics.
Wisconsin had 17,502 incidents of violent crime in 2022, translating to 297.0 per 100,000 people. In comparison, the national rate stood at 380.3 per 100,000, indicating Wisconsin's lower than average violent crime rate.
From 2021 to 2022, violent crime in Wisconsin fell by 8.5%, which is higher than the national 1.2% drop.
In 2022, Wisconsin recorded 314 murders, equating to a rate of 5.3 per 100,000 inhabitants. The nationwide murder rate was 6.3 per 100,000, showing that Wisconsin has a lower murder rate compared to the country overall.
Wisconsin had 81,611 property crimes in 2022, which amounts to a rate of 1385.0 per 100,000 residents. The national property crime rate was 1952.8 per 100,000, indicating that Wisconsin has a lower property crime rate compared to the national average.
The period from 2021 to 2022 saw Wisconsin's property crime rate fall by 9.7%, compared to the national change of 7.1% increase.
In 2022, Wisconsin had 14,747 car thefts, marking a 20.1% decrease from the previous year. Across the nation, car thefts rose by 10.9%, showing that Wisconsin's auto theft trend is higher than the national change.
The data includes a "Crime Score" for Wisconsin, which was 44 in 2022, up from 44 in 2021. While we don't have a national comparison for this score, the increase suggests an overall worsening in the state's crime situation.
Wisconsin presents a mixed picture when compared to national crime trends. The state has lower rates of violent crime and lower rates of property crime than the national average. However, it faces challenges with a a more significant change in car thefts compared to national trends.
Note that various factors such as changes in reporting, law enforcement tactics, and socioeconomic shifts can impact crime statistics. Hence, these figures should be interpreted within a wider context when evaluating the crime scenario in Wisconsin.