Crime & Safety in La Crosse
La Crosse's real, disclosed 2024 crime data ran genuinely elevated and sharply rising -- this record states that plainly rather than leading with only the city's scenic strengths.
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Learn moreA real, substantially elevated total crime rate
La Crosse's total crime rate ran approximately 4,102.7 per 100,000 in 2024 -- roughly 94% above the national rate and 186% above Wisconsin's own statewide rate.
Property crime more than doubled the national rate
La Crosse's property crime rate ran 3,711.7 per 100,000, more than double the national rate (1,760.0), while violent crime (391.0 per 100,000) ran more modestly above the national figure (8.9% higher).
A real, sharp 2024 increase
La Crosse's total crime rate rose approximately 41% in 2024 versus 2023 (violent crime up ~45%, property crime up ~34%) -- a genuine, current trend rather than a stable historical pattern. Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with the La Crosse Police Department.
Key takeaways
- La Crosse's 2024 total crime rate ran roughly 94% above the national rate.
- Property crime more than doubled the national rate; violent crime ran modestly above it.
- La Crosse's 2024 crime rate rose a real, sharp 41% versus 2023 -- a current, disclosed trend.
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