Waukesha, WI crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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per 1000 residents
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (51.4% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
With 873 total incidents, Waukesha shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Waukesha demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US5584250, a detailed analysis reveals the following: The total count of reported crimes is 873. The most prevalent crime category is property crime, accounting for 449 incidents, followed by assault with 361 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent (239 incidents), followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property (173 incidents). Assault offenses are solely represented by "Assault Offenses" with 361 incidents. Sex offenses are relatively low, with a total of 34 incidents, including various sub-categories such as "Sex Offenses, Non-forcible" (2 incidents), "Kidnapping/Abduction" (12 incidents), and "Sex Offenses" (20 incidents). Homicide is the least frequent, with only 1 reported incident. Other crimes, including extortion/blackmail, counterfeiting/forgery, fraud offenses, and embezzlement, account for 21 incidents. Robbery accounts for 7 incidents. To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data points are needed. Assuming GEOID 16000US5584250 represents a specific location, we can infer the following: The state is Wisconsin (based on the GEOID prefix "55"). Without the specific city name, population, and median income, it's challenging to calculate precise crime rates per 100k or assign a safety score and grade. However, based on the total crime count of 873, we can estimate crime rates if we had the population data. For instance, if the population were 50,000, the overall crime rate would be approximately 1746 per 100,000. The violent crime rate (assault, sex offenses, homicide, and robbery) would be approximately 80.6 per 10,000. The property crime rate would be approximately 898 per 100,000. Without a crime map or zip code data, spatial analysis is not possible. However, the sub-category breakdowns provide insights into the types of crimes occurring. The high number of larceny/theft and vandalism incidents suggests potential issues with petty crime and property security. The relatively low number of homicides and robberies may indicate a lower risk of violent crime compared to other areas. Further analysis would require demographic data, socioeconomic indicators, and spatial crime patterns to identify hotspots and contributing factors.
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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 Waukesha, 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 Waukesha, WI and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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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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