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Rock County Arrest Records

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Rock County, WI Arrest Records

What are Rock County Arrest Statistics?

Rock amassed 1,168 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, Rock’s arrest rate was 245.64 per 100,000 residents. The county of Rock is 66.76% lower than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 residents. During that same year, 49 arrests were for violent crimes like murder, rape, and robbery. The county of Rock also experienced 348 arrests for property crimes. When compared to Dane and Green, Rock is a more dangerous place to reside.

  • 1,168Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 245.64Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 49Violent crime arrests

Rock County Recent Arrest Trends

In Rock, the most common crime is larceny/theft which accounts for 236 of the arrests in a year. The second most common crime in Rock, is burglary, and the third most common is rape.

  • 236Larceny/Theft
  • 87Burglary
  • 25Rape

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

In Rock, the most violent crimes committed are murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The county of Rock has a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Rock experienced 49 violent crimes and 348 non-violent crimes. When comparing Rock to the national average of 739.02, Rock is lower by 66.76% than the national average.

Rock County Crime Rate from 2004-2017

Rock County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

Most crimes committed in Rock are perpetrated by people between the ages of 31-40. Conversely, those committing the fewest crimes are between the ages of 71-80.

Rock County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Rock County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of Sheriff’s Offices and in many forms. In most generally, Rock county police reports may be obtained from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can visit in person and request documents as county police records are available to the masses per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. The documents may include Rock county police reports, Rock county bookings and even images. These documents are related to when a person is arrested, booked, and incarcerated. First, they are questioned, and basic data is taken while someone fills out the report. Then the arresting officer takes pictures of the person, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make pay the fees. Some regions may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to appear in person and may need to have the following facts for them to find your file:

  • Date and time of the occurrence
  • The location of the incident
  • Name(s) of those involved
  • Officer’s name and rank
  • Case number

This will help the administrator find the records you need.

Rock county police records can reveal a lot of information about a person. A good type of police record might be a traffic incident report. Some reports are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can get copies of Rock county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about requests and the payment.

Rock County Mugshots

Rock County mugshots have been taken since the 1800s, shortly after the development of photography. Then in 1888, a French policeman Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Many of these pictures are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify people.

Rock county mugshots are the pictures taken of people upon arrest. Local police, Sheriff’s Offices, and other law enforcement agencies take them. Usually , the subject is photographed from the front (full-face view) and then the side (profile view). These Rock county mugshots are stored with the person’s criminal record and police reports. They are used by victims, witnesses, and investigators to identify bad guys.

Typically , when a judge issues an Rock county arrest warrant for other crimes , and the criminal does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help locate the suspect.

Mugshots are readily show up online as they are public records. Information informational portals offer mugshots with other types of documents such as criminal records, arrest records and other court cases.

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

Police and arrest records will also include information on felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. Since everything is readily available and connected, any past arrests will show up as well.

Rock County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Rock county, Wisconsin with a total number of 207 employees - 11 female, 86 male officers and 110 civilians. Rock County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is WI0540000, it belongs to the East North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

  • Agency Name: Rock County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Wisconsin
  • City: Janesville
  • Type: County
  • Address: 200 E US Highway 14
  • Phone Number: 608-757-8000
  • Fax: 608-757-8010
  • Website: http://www.co.rock.wi.us/sheriff

Police Departments in Rock County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Clinton Police Department301 Cross St(608)676-5140
Evansville Police Department10 W Church St608-882-2292
Janesville Police Department100 N. Jackson Street(608) 755-3100
Milton Police Department120 Parkview Dr(608)868-6910

Rock County, WI Jail and Inmate Records

ROCK County has 472 jails with an average daily population of 342 inmates with a total of 475 jail population. When breaking down the ROCK County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 8% with 39 female and 334 male inmates.

  • 472Jails
  • 475Prisoners
  • 450 %Jail Rate

How Does Rock County Inmate Search Work?

Rock County inmate records are public files that anyone can acquire easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the rules regarding Rock county inmate records which provide a lot of useful insights about a person.

Rock County Booking

Rock county bookings are also helpful when looking for stats on whether or not a stranger has been arrested. When a perpetrator is arrested, the officer fills out paperwork and then holds them in a incarceration cell , which essentially becomes their Rock county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, photos , physical details, their name, and address, officer in charge , the details of the crime, the location, and any trucks that were involved. The general public has the ability to get a copy of someone’s Rock county booking records without any type of approval .

Rock County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Rock County

NameAddressPhone
Rock County WI Juvenile Detention Center210 East Highway 14608-757-5433
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