Milwaukee, WI has a higher rate of violent crime than the US average. In Milwaukee, the rate of violent crime is 73.1 per 100,000 people while the national average is 22.7. Similarly, Milwaukee also has a higher rate of property crime than the US average. The rate of property crime in Milwaukee is 59.5 per 100,000 people whereas the national average is 35.4. This means that both violent and property crimes are more common in Milwaukee than elsewhere in the country as a whole. This is concerning for residents and visitors alike and suggests that measures should be taken to reduce crime in the city and make it safer for everyone.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Milwaukee violent crime is 73.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Milwaukee property crime is 59.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.