APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Crime reached historic lows nationwide in 2025, and much of Northeast Wisconsin followed that trend.
Appleton and Oshkosh both saw significant reductions in violent crime, including murder, rape and assaults. Green Bay had mixed results, with fewer overall offenses but increases in other areas, like crimes against persons, which include domestic violence incidents.
“It’s great to see those numbers, both in Appleton and regionally and nationally,” said Lt. John Ostermeier with the Appleton Police Department…