Milwaukee, WI has safety grade D, a population of about 592,649, an overall crime rate near 834 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Milwaukee, WI is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Milwaukee, WI for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee, WI crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
6.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (70.0% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 4,941 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Milwaukee are significantly higher than national averages, indicating the need for enhanced law enforcement and community programs.
Milwaukee, WI Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US5553000, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 4941. Property crime constitutes a significant portion, with 1143 incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses account for 187 incidents, Burglary/Breaking & Entering for 112, Motor Vehicle Theft for 248, Stolen Property Offenses for 273, and Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property for 323. Robbery incidents total 300, all categorized simply as "Robbery." Sex offenses account for 267 incidents, with a breakdown including "Sex Offenses" (11 and 187), "Kidnapping/Abduction" (61 and 2), and "Sex Offenses, Non-forcible" (6). Assault is a major category, with 3079 incidents, primarily classified as "Assault Offenses" (3076 and 3). Homicide incidents total 79, categorized as "Homicide Offenses" (1 and 78). Finally, the "others" category includes 73 incidents, comprising Embezzlement (13), Arson (16), Human Trafficking (4), Counterfeiting/Forgery (5), and Fraud Offenses (35). To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data points are needed. The city and state associated with GEOID 16000US5553000 are required to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100k. Without this information, a safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, and property crime rate cannot be accurately determined. Furthermore, crime map data and zip codes associated with the area are necessary for a complete spatial analysis of crime patterns.
County Crime Map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
53206
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Safety79.0
Per 1K79
Total Crimes53203
0
Safety63.2
Per 1K63
Total Crimes53205
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Safety62.0
Per 1K62
Total Crimes53295
0
Safety58.4
Per 1K58
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FAQ about crime in Milwaukee, WI
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Milwaukee, WI.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Milwaukee, WI and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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