Brookfield, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Brookfield Police Department serves the city of Brookfield, WI in Waukesha County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 602 violent crimes and 2,931 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 21.3 per 100k residents, which is 79.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 92.4 per 100k, 43.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate21.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents602 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate92.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,931 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents215 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate75.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,568 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 21.3 | A | 602 | 106.2 | -79.9% |
| Property Crime | 92.4 | A | 2931 | 163.6 | -43.5% |
| Rape | 2.4 | B | 29 | 3.5 | -33.0% |
| Robbery | 2.4 | A | 42 | 5.8 | -59.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.4 | A | 56 | 22.3 | -89.4% |
| Burglary | 11.8 | A | 215 | 24.0 | -50.7% |
| Larceny | 75.8 | B | 2568 | 116.4 | -34.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.7 | A | 148 | 22.2 | -78.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Township | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 140.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 51.5% higher |
| Elm Grove | 2 miles | A 16.0 | A 64.1 | Violent: 24.8% lower Property: 30.6% lower |
| Wauwatosa | 3 miles | A 42.6 | F 266.3 | Violent: 99.8% higher Property: 188.2% higher |
| Butler | 4 miles | A 56.7 | B 113.4 | Violent: 165.8% higher Property: 22.7% higher |
| Waukesha | 6 miles | A 42.8 | A 75.6 | Violent: 100.7% higher Property: 18.2% lower |