Milwaukee, WI County has been grappling with high levels of crime in recent years. According to statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 18.1, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Milwaukee, WI County is significantly higher at 45.1, compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that while residents may feel relatively safe from violent crime, they are still at risk of falling victim to property crimes such as theft and burglary. The county has implemented various measures to address these issues, such as increased police presence and community outreach programs. However, there is still much work to be done to ensure the safety and security of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Milwaukee County violent crime is 18.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Milwaukee County property crime is 45.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Madison, Wisconsin. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Madison, Wisconsin. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.