New Berlin, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The New Berlin Police Department serves the city of New Berlin, WI in Waukesha County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 426 violent crimes and 2,017 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.8 per 100k residents, which is 71.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 92.0 per 100k, 43.8% 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 3 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 Rate29.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents426 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate92.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,017 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate77.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,797 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 29.8 | A | 426 | 106.2 | -71.9% |
| Property Crime | 92.0 | A | 2017 | 163.6 | -43.8% |
| Rape | 2.5 | B | 34 | 3.5 | -29.6% |
| Burglary | 12.4 | A | 136 | 24.0 | -48.3% |
| Larceny | 77.0 | B | 1797 | 116.4 | -33.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.5 | A | 82 | 22.2 | -88.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonee Falls | 0 miles | A 20.2 | A 63.2 | Violent: 32.2% lower Property: 31.3% lower |
| Muskego | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 19.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 78.4% lower |
| Delafield | 0 miles | A 13.9 | A 97.6 | Violent: 53.2% lower Property: 6.2% higher |
| Chenequa | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Oconomowoc Lake | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |