Crime Safety Grade

B-

Milwaukee, WI Crime Rate

Higher crime than 55% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 191+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Milwaukee Safe?

With an overall crime index of 115, Milwaukee has a 15% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 236. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Golden Gate earning an A+ grade while Hillside rates F+.

Crime Index Comparison

Milwaukee
115
Wisconsin Avg
104
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
115
15% above average
Violent Crime
106
6% above average
Property Crime
120
20% above average
Safe Areas
82%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Milwaukee

1 in 236

Property crime: 1 in 208

Where Is It Safe in Milwaukee?

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Milwaukee Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 26% above avg
Lowest Risk
Assault · 1% above avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 115 ▲ 15%
Assault Violent 101 ▲ 1%
Robbery Violent 102 ▲ 2%
Burglary Property 110 ▲ 10%
Larceny / Theft Property 126 ▲ 26%
Vehicle Theft Property 125 ▲ 25%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Milwaukee Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Maitland Park A+ 28
2 Golden Gate A+ 15
3 Mack Acres A+ 15
4 College Heights A+ 16
5 Morgan Heights A+ 38
6 Mitchell Field A+ 59
7 New Coeln A+ 67
8 Green Moor A+ 27
9 University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee A+ 28
10 Copernicus Park A+ 26
11 Alcott Park A+ 49
12 Downer Woods A 44
13 Clayton Crest A 57
14 Goldman Park A 46
15 Mill Valley A 47
16 Honey Creek Parkway A 94
17 Mount Mary A 60
18 Town of Lake A 98
19 Fairview A 84
20 Hawley Farms A 71
21 Cannon Park A 70
22 Saveland Park A 54
23 Root Creek A 46
24 Fernwood A 128
25 Honey Creek Manor A 80
26 West View A 68
27 Wedgewood A 75
28 Tippecanoe A 99
29 Golden Valley A 51
30 Cooper Park A 61
31 Red Oak Heights A 81
32 White Manor A 66
33 Lyons Park A 78
34 River Bend A 82
35 Park Knoll A 55
36 Upper East Side A 117
37 Gra-Ram A 88
38 Story Hill A 87
39 Pheasant Run A 38
40 Bay View A 115
41 Highwood Estates A 116
42 Holler Park A 80
43 Bluemound Heights A 119
44 Euclid Park A 144
45 Cambridge Heights A 144
46 Fair Park A 116
47 Valley Forge A 110
48 Rolling Green A 117
49 Morgandale A 86
50 Woodland Court A 118
51 Layton Park A- 80
52 Florist Highlands A- 94
53 Historic Third Ward A- 173
54 Johnson's Woods A- 108
55 Marquette University A- 124
56 Mitchell West A- 103
57 Jackson Park A- 92
58 Harder's Oaks A- 105
59 Castle Manor A- 88
60 Enderis Park A- 73
61 Nash Park A- 67
62 Northpoint A- 161
63 Murray Hill A- 158
64 Juneau Town / East Town A- 154
65 Riverside Park A- 168
66 Graceland A- 67
67 Timmerman Airport A- 71
68 Washington Heights A- 104
69 Columbus Park A- 58
70 Thurston Woods A- 74
71 Lake Park A- 152
72 Milwaukee County Zoo A- 112
73 Capitol Heights A- 57
74 Jones Island A- 176
75 Hawthorne Glen A- 121
76 Wick Field A- 121
77 Kops Park A- 121
78 Menomonee River Parkway A- 134
79 Burnham Park A- 77
80 Lower East Side A- 176
81 Lincoln Village A- 112
82 Historic Mitchell Street A- 110
83 Lenox Heights A- 92
84 Riverton Heights A- 105
85 Yankee Hill B+ 180
86 Arlington Gardens B+ 99
87 Menomonee River Hills B+ 75
88 Southgate B+ 105
89 Lindsay Park B+ 82
90 Long View B+ 90
91 Brown Deer Park B+ 99
92 Kilbourn Town / West Town B+ 86
93 Tripoli Park B+ 100
94 Polonia B+ 117
95 Alverno B+ 126
96 Melody View B+ 91
97 Buchel Park B+ 91
98 Pollber Heights B+ 91
99 Uptown B+ 107
100 The Valley / Pigsville B+ 125
101 Menomonee River Hills East B+ 79
102 Bradley Estates B+ 101
103 Southpoint B+ 136
104 Vogel Park B+ 73
105 Saint Joseph B+ 107
106 Baran Park B+ 122
107 Valhalla B+ 77
108 Hampton Heights B+ 96
109 Timmerman West B+ 116
110 National Park B+ 111
111 Forest Home Hills B+ 126
112 Schlitz Park B+ 140
113 Wahl Park B+ 105
114 Silver City B+ 148
115 Clarke Square B+ 115
116 Lincoln Park B+ 92
117 Grantosa B+ 106
118 Little Menomonee Parkway B+ 78
119 Muskego Way B+ 115
120 Granville Station B+ 105
121 Park Place B+ 125
122 Calumet Farms B+ 125
123 St. Amelian's B 143
124 Wilson Park B 146
125 Walker's Point B 136
126 Parkway Hills B 83
127 Servite Woods B 92
128 Harbor View B 156
129 Miller Park B 138
130 Land Bank B 104
131 Grasslyn Manor B 111
132 Sunset Heights B 114
133 Mount Olivet B 141
134 Riverwest B 154
135 Silver Swan B 129
136 McGovern Park B 113
137 Heritage Heights B 118
138 Maple Tree B 119
139 Lincoln Creek B 119
140 Washington Park B 135
141 Sherman Park B 132
142 Roosevelt Grove B 107
143 Walnut Hill B 123
144 Metcalfe Park B 141
145 Garden Homes B 121
146 Arlington Heights B 127
147 Silver Spring B- 119
148 Granville Woods B- 185
149 Hilltop Parish B- 165
150 Old North Milwaukee B- 136
151 Martin Drive B- 150
152 Midtown B- 134
153 Freedom Village B- 184
154 Park West B- 146
155 Franklin Heights B- 142
156 Menomonee River Valley B- 165
157 North Meadows C+ 144
158 Fairfield C+ 137
159 Miller Valley C+ 150
160 Estabrook Park C+ 139
161 Grover Heights C+ 180
162 Wyrick Park C+ 152
163 Whispering Hills C+ 177
164 Borchert Field C+ 139
165 Dineen Park C 146
166 Avenues West C 168
167 Brewer's Hill C 170
168 Cold Spring Park C 155
169 Clock Tower Acres C 168
170 Harambee C 156
171 Williamsburg C 159
172 Triangle C- 151
173 North Division C- 150
174 Northridge C- 179
175 Veterans Affairs C- 184
176 Ridgeview C- 194
177 Town & Country Manor D+ 160
178 Brynwood D+ 146
179 Mitchell Park D+ 188
180 North Granville D+ 162
181 Merrill Park D+ 179
182 Triangle North D 170
183 Dretzka Park D 185
184 Havenwoods D 165
185 Northridge Lakes D 173
186 King Park D 179
187 Halyard Park D 178
188 Concordia D- 184
189 Haymarket F+ 188
190 Hillside F+ 189
191 Park View F 191

Milwaukee Crime by Zip Code

53217
A+ Index: 19
53228
A+ Index: 50
53213
A+ Index: 61
53226
A Index: 50
53219
A Index: 92
53211
A Index: 87
53227
A Index: 115
53220
A Index: 84
53207
A Index: 109
53214
A Index: 124
53222
A Index: 87
53221
A- Index: 85
53202
A- Index: 170
53225
B+ Index: 83
53203
B+ Index: 114
53210
B+ Index: 112
53215
B+ Index: 107
53204
B+ Index: 120
53223
B+ Index: 93
53224
B Index: 104
53209
B Index: 104
53218
B Index: 103
53216
B Index: 113
53208
B Index: 134
53233
B- Index: 147
53206
B- Index: 141
53212
C+ Index: 155
53295
D+ Index: 188
53205
D+ Index: 162

Milwaukee Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
1,390,050
Median Income
$43,125
Home Value
$127,622
Median Rent
$866
Home Ownership
41%

Racial Demographics

White
50.4%
Black
31.8%
Hispanic
16.2%
Asian
4.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Milwaukee?
Milwaukee has an overall crime index of 115, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 82% of neighborhoods in Milwaukee are rated A or B for safety.
Is Milwaukee safe to live in?
Milwaukee has a crime safety grade of B-. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Milwaukee?
The safest neighborhoods in Milwaukee based on crime data include Golden Gate, College Heights, Maitland Park, Mack Acres, and Morgan Heights. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Milwaukee crime compare to the national average?
Milwaukee's overall crime index is 115 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 15% higher than the typical US city.

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