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West Milwaukee, WI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The West Milwaukee Police Department serves the city of West Milwaukee, WI in Milwaukee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 721 violent crimes and 4,237 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 200.6 per 100k residents, which is 88.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 1755.3 per 100k, 972.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate200.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents721 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate1755.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,237 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate1504.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,774 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate250.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents339 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime200.6F721106.2+88.9%
Property Crime1755.3F4237163.6+972.9%
Rape25.1F93.5+609.2%
Larceny1504.5F3774116.4+1192.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft250.8F33922.2+1030.8%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Milwaukee 4 miles
F 250.9
F 262.6
Violent: 25.1% higher
Property: 85.0% lower
Greenfield 4 miles
A 24.4
D 246.9
Violent: 87.8% lower
Property: 85.9% lower
Wauwatosa 5 miles
A 42.6
F 266.3
Violent: 78.8% lower
Property: 84.8% lower
Greendale 5 miles
B 69.2
C 180.0
Violent: 65.5% lower
Property: 89.7% lower
Elm Grove 6 miles
A 16.0
A 64.1
Violent: 92.0% lower
Property: 96.3% lower