Milwaukee, WI Crime Rate
52
Safety Score
D
Below Average Safety
8,019
Violent Crimes
1430.9 per 100k residents
15,135
Property Crimes
2700.7 per 100k residents
23,154
Total Incidents
4131.6 per 100k residents
52/100
Safety Score
Grade: D
Is Milwaukee Safe?
Milwaukee has a safety score of 52/100, which is below average. The city reported 8,019 violent crimes and 15,135 property crimes according to the latest FBI data.
With a violent crime rate of 1430.9 per 100,000 residents, Milwaukee is above the national average of 380 per 100k.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milwaukee's crime rate?
Milwaukee has a total crime rate of 4131.6 per 100,000 residents, with 1430.9 violent crimes and 2700.7 property crimes per 100k.
Is Milwaukee safe to live in?
Milwaukee has a safety score of 52/100 (Grade D), indicating below average safety compared to other US cities.
How does Milwaukee's crime rate compare to the national average?
The violent crime rate is above the US average of 380 per 100k. Property crime is above the national average of 2,000 per 100k.
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