Wauwatosa, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wauwatosa Police Department serves the city of Wauwatosa, WI in Milwaukee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 781 violent crimes and 6,200 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.6 per 100k residents, which is 59.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 266.3 per 100k, 62.8% above 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 Rate42.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents781 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents163 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents196 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate266.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,200 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents386 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate213.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,825 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate44.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents985 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.6 | A | 781 | 106.2 | -59.9% |
| Property Crime | 266.3 | F | 6200 | 163.6 | +62.8% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 25 | 3.5 | -39.8% |
| Robbery | 6.4 | C | 163 | 5.8 | +9.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.4 | A | 196 | 22.3 | -71.3% |
| Burglary | 8.5 | A | 386 | 24.0 | -64.5% |
| Larceny | 213.1 | F | 4825 | 116.4 | +83.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 44.7 | F | 985 | 22.2 | +101.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Grove | 1 miles | A 16.0 | A 64.1 | Violent: 62.4% lower Property: 75.9% lower |
| Brookfield | 3 miles | A 21.3 | A 92.4 | Violent: 49.9% lower Property: 65.3% lower |
| Butler | 4 miles | A 56.7 | B 113.4 | Violent: 33.0% higher Property: 57.4% lower |
| West Milwaukee | 5 miles | F 200.6 | F 1755.3 | Violent: 370.8% higher Property: 559.1% higher |
| Brookfield Township | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 140.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 47.4% lower |