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


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

Crime rate in Bayfield, WI

The 2020 crime rate in Bayfield, WI is 226 (City-Data.com crime index), which is comparable to the U.S. average. It was higher than in 79.2% U.S. cities. The 2020 Bayfield crime rate fell by 9% compared to 2019. In the last 5 years Bayfield has seen increasing violent crime and decline of property crime.
See how dangerous Bayfield, WI is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Bayfield:

225.5
Washburn:

93.2
Ashland:

229.1
Iron River:

122.4
Hurley:

110.0
Silver Bay:

33.8
Ironwood:

94.0
Two Harbors:

69.0
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Bayfield by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(205.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(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)
1
(211.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(205.3)
2
(409.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(204.9)
2
(410.7)
1
(208.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(424.6)
1
(210.1)
2
(425.5)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
3
(530.0)
11
(2,259)
6
(1,227)
2
(407.3)
4
(819.7)
5
(1,027)
6
(1,250)
11
(2,301)
5
(1,057)
11
(2,335)
6
(1,261)
2
(425.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
22
(3,887)
22
(4,517)
24
(4,908)
8
(1,629)
23
(4,713)
20
(4,107)
39
(8,125)
19
(3,975)
17
(3,594)
10
(2,123)
12
(2,521)
13
(2,766)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(176.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(203.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(208.3)
2
(418.4)
0
(0.0)
3
(636.9)
1
(210.1)
0
(0.0)
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)
City-Data.com crime index206.7379.9364.0110.0286.9482.5470.8353.6281.2384.3247.9225.5

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 11 registered sex offenders living in Bayfield, Wisconsin as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bayfield is 39 to 1.



Violent crime rate in 2020
Bayfield:

212.8
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Bayfield:

105.0
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Bayfield:

212.3
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Bayfield:

105.7
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Bayfield:

0.0
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Bayfield:

104.2
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Bayfield:

410.7
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Bayfield:

102.5
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Bayfield:

0.0
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Bayfield:

204.5
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Bayfield:

102.7
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Bayfield:

0.0
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Bayfield:

87.1
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Bayfield:

35.3
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Bayfield:

169.4
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Bayfield:

134.2
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2020
Bayfield:

223.4
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Bayfield:

409.7
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Bayfield:

668.8
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Bayfield:

391.1
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Bayfield:

721.8
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Bayfield:

687.5
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Bayfield:

410.7
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Bayfield:

399.6
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Bayfield:

193.5
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Bayfield:

490.8
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Bayfield:

677.6
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Bayfield:

326.9
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Bayfield:

426.8
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Bayfield:

113.1
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Bayfield:

88.1
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Bayfield:

30.2
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 2021, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

6.34
Wisconsin average:

2.07

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

6.38
Wisconsin average:

2.11

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

6.30
Wisconsin average:

2.27

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

6.37
Wisconsin average:

2.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

6.34
Wisconsin average:

2.24

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

6.28
Wisconsin average:

2.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

6.25
Wisconsin average:

2.22

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

6.16
Wisconsin average:

2.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

6.15
Wisconsin average:

2.19

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

6.11
Wisconsin average:

2.22

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

6.13
Wisconsin average:

2.24

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

6.16
Wisconsin average:

2.31

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

5.30
Wisconsin average:

2.32

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

5.23
Wisconsin average:

2.32

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

5.18
Wisconsin average:

2.32

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

6.62
Wisconsin average:

2.35

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

6.56
Wisconsin average:

2.36

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

6.54
Wisconsin average:

2.33

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

6.50
Wisconsin average:

2.37

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

Zip codes: 54814.