Milwaukee, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Milwaukee Police Department serves the city of Milwaukee, WI in Milwaukee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 82,691 violent crimes and 91,937 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 250.9 per 100k residents, which is 136.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 262.6 per 100k, 60.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 14 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 FHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 250.9 | F | 82691 | 106.2 | +136.3% |
| Property Crime | 262.6 | F | 91937 | 163.6 | +60.5% |
| Homicide | 2.9 | F | 868 | 0.5 | +436.8% |
| Rape | 6.1 | F | 2301 | 3.5 | +72.2% |
| Robbery | 21.3 | F | 8964 | 5.8 | +266.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 83.6 | F | 31726 | 22.3 | +275.6% |
| Burglary | 44.6 | F | 14664 | 24.0 | +85.5% |
| Larceny | 123.1 | C | 42034 | 116.4 | +5.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 93.3 | F | 34074 | 22.2 | +320.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 14 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorewood | 3 miles | A 14.9 | B 111.8 | Violent: 94.1% lower Property: 57.4% lower |
| West Milwaukee | 4 miles | F 200.6 | F 1755.3 | Violent: 20.1% lower Property: 568.5% higher |
| Whitefish Bay | 5 miles | A 13.8 | A 48.2 | Violent: 94.5% lower Property: 81.7% lower |
| St. Francis | 6 miles | A 52.1 | A 104.3 | Violent: 79.2% lower Property: 60.3% lower |
| Glendale | 6 miles | A 38.9 | F 334.7 | Violent: 84.5% lower Property: 27.5% higher |