Crime Rate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Milwaukee based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Milwaukee has a violent crime rate of 1430.9 per 100,000 residents, 298% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Milwaukee is 23.9 per 100K, with 134 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 0.5% compared to the previous year.
- →Milwaukee's violent crime rate is above the Wisconsin state average of 278.5/100K.
560,416
Population
1430.9
Violent Rate
23.9
Murder Rate
2700.7
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Milwaukee decreased by -0.5% from the previous year. The city is currently on a volatile trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Milwaukee by type:
1.7%
Murder
4.8%
Rape
21.5%
Robbery
72.0%
Assault
How Milwaukee Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 560,416 | 1430.9 | 23.9 | 2700.7 |
| 2023 | 558,698 | 1437.6 | 31.0 | 2698.4 |
| 2022 | 561,743 | 1508.5 | 38.1 | 3507.3 |
| 2021 | 593,337 | 1586.5 | 32.9 | 4187.8 |
| 2020 | 589,105 | 1596.8 | 32.4 | 2728.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Milwaukee?
Milwaukee has a violent crime rate of 1430.9 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2700.7 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Milwaukee safe?
Milwaukee receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 99th percentile for safety.
How does Milwaukee compare to the national average?
Milwaukee's violent crime rate of 1430.9/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.