West Allis, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Allis Police Department serves the city of West Allis, WI in Milwaukee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,147 violent crimes and 8,118 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 133.3 per 100k residents, which is 25.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 201.7 per 100k, 23.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 DAnnual Rate133.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,147 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents299 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents493 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate201.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,118 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents917 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate148.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,980 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate34.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,182 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 133.3 | D | 4147 | 106.2 | +25.5% |
| Property Crime | 201.7 | D | 8118 | 163.6 | +23.3% |
| Homicide | 1.7 | F | 10 | 0.5 | +220.9% |
| Robbery | 8.6 | D | 299 | 5.8 | +47.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.7 | A | 493 | 22.3 | -38.6% |
| Burglary | 18.8 | B | 917 | 24.0 | -21.8% |
| Larceny | 148.7 | D | 5980 | 116.4 | +27.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 34.2 | D | 1182 | 22.2 | +54.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cudahy | 0 miles | A 39.6 | B 107.5 | Violent: 70.3% lower Property: 46.7% lower |
| Fox Point | 0 miles | A 15.3 | A 76.6 | Violent: 88.5% lower Property: 62.0% lower |
| St. Francis | 20 miles | A 52.1 | A 104.3 | Violent: 60.9% lower Property: 48.3% lower |
| Shorewood | 21 miles | A 14.9 | B 111.8 | Violent: 88.8% lower Property: 44.6% lower |
| South Milwaukee | 21 miles | A 34.7 | B 139.0 | Violent: 73.9% lower Property: 31.1% lower |