The data included in this dataset has been reviewed and approved by a Milwaukee Police Department supervisor and the MilwaukeePolice Department’s Records Management Division.
· A new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum says police in Milwaukee have been arresting fewer people, particularly those accused of low-level crimes.
· The total number of Milwaukee Police Department arrests, traffic stops, and contacts with citizens dropped precipitously in recent years, raising questions about the impact of these trends on public safety and police-community relations.
In August 2023, the Wisconsin Policy Forum published Under Pressure, a report that explored how the pandemic had impacted the justice system in Milwaukee County and the extent to which the system had recovered to its pre-pandemic functioning.
By providing clear, accessible statistics about crime, public safety, and community engagement, we aim to keep the public informed and foster trust. We are committed to transparency in all aspects of our work, including Collins Agreement compliance and our ongoing constitutional policing efforts.
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Most accurate 2021 crime rates for Milwaukee, WI. Your chance of being a victim of violent crimein Milwaukee is 1 in 68 and property crime is 1 in 36. Compare Milwaukeecrime data to other cities, states, and neighborhoods in the U.S. on NeighborhoodScout.
