Tag: Wisconsin
Manitowoc Predator Back in the Crosshairs: Child Porn Charges Filed
Brandon Lemerond, 20, is facing a potential lifetime behind bars after being indicted this week on charges of possessing and producing child pornography – a disturbing repeat offense while already on the sex offender registry. The Manitowoc man, once flagged by law enforcement, allegedly went right back to the depravity that landed him on the…
Wisconsin Crime Tides: 2023
Wisconsin’s violent crime rate rose 2.5% in 2023, making it one of the states to experience a notable increase in violent crimes, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. This trend stands out against the national backdrop, where overall violent crime rates declined by 4.6%. As the nation grappled with rising concerns over…
Wisconsin’s Crime Wave in 2022: A Look at the State’s Rising Violent Crime Rates
Wisconsin’s crime landscape in 2022 was marked by a disturbing trend: a significant increase in violent crime rates. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, Wisconsin saw a 6.8% rise in violent crimes, including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, compared to the previous year. This was the first time in a decade…
Wisconsin in 2021: Crime on the Rise
In 2021, Wisconsin witnessed a concerning uptick in violent crime, with the state seeing a notable increase in both murders and non-negligent manslaughters, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. This trend was not unique to Wisconsin, as the nation as a whole experienced a significant rise in violent crime during the same…
Wisconsin in 2020: Crime Rates Climb Amid Pandemic
In 2020, Wisconsin reported a significant increase in violent crime, bucking a national trend of declining rates. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, violent crime in Wisconsin rose by about 8% compared to the previous year. This increase was felt across the state, with cities and rural areas alike experiencing an uptick…
Wisconsin 2019: Crime Rates Show Modest Decline Amid National Trends
The Wisconsin crime landscape in 2019 was marked by a modest decline in overall crime rates, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. The UCR data, which compiles crime statistics from law enforcement agencies across the country, reported a 2.9% decrease in violent crime rates nationwide in 2019. Wisconsin’s crime rates mirrored this…
Wisconsin 2018 Crime Surge: Violent Crime Rates Soar
In 2018, Wisconsin experienced a significant surge in violent crime rates, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. The state saw a notable increase in violent crimes, including murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. This trend was part of a broader national phenomenon, with many states reporting rising violent crime…
Wisconsin Crime Soars in 2017
In 2017, Wisconsin’s crime rate saw a significant spike, with violent crimes on the rise across the state. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies nationwide, Wisconsin reported a 7.2% increase in violent crimes compared to the previous year. This trend is part…
Wisconsin 2016: Crime Rates Rise Amid National Trends
Crime rates in Wisconsin in 2016 marked a significant increase, with the state’s overall crime rate rising 3.4% compared to the previous year, according to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. As one of the 50 states, Wisconsin’s crime trends are influenced by both national and regional factors. In 2016, the U.S. as a…
Wisconsin Crime Trends in 2015
According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, crime rates in Wisconsin in 2015 were generally on the decline. However, the state saw an 8.1% increase in reported violent crimes per 100,000 inhabitants compared to the previous year. This trend was part of a larger national pattern, with reported violent crime rates in the…
