Wauwatosa, WI crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 10.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Wauwatosa, WI has moderate safety concerns with a C+ rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (79.7% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
With 577 total incidents, Wauwatosa shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Wauwatosa demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US5584675, a total of 577 incidents were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is property crime, accounting for 460 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent, with 390 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property (28 incidents), motor vehicle theft (19 incidents), stolen property offenses (13 incidents), and burglary/breaking & entering (10 incidents). Assault is the second most prevalent crime category with 77 incidents. Robbery accounts for 9 incidents. Sex offenses are relatively low, with a total of 7 incidents, including 6 sex offenses and 1 kidnapping/abduction. The "others" category includes 24 incidents, broken down into fraud offenses (9 incidents), embezzlement (14 incidents), and counterfeiting/forgery (1 incident). To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The city and state associated with GEOID 16000US5584675 are required to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100k. Once the population is known, the violent crime rate (based on assault, robbery, and sex offenses) and the property crime rate can be calculated. A safety score and grade would typically be derived from a combination of these crime rates and potentially other factors like community policing efforts or socioeconomic indicators. Crime map data and zip code-level data would offer a more granular view of crime distribution within the area. Without the city and state name, population, and median income, it's impossible to provide a complete safety assessment or compare this area to others. However, based solely on the provided data, property crime, specifically larceny/theft, appears to be the most significant concern.
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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.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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