The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Clarke Square, Milwaukee, WI: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Clarke Square

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Clarke Square.

 

Clarke Square, Milwaukee, WI Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

D-
B
Other Crime Grade
D+

$6.94 million

Cost of Crime™ for Clarke Square, Milwaukee, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $2,453 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Clarke Square in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Clarke Square, Milwaukee, WI Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Clarke Square ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of neighborhoods but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to Clarke Square's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Clarke Square is 42.64 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Clarke Square Residents generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Clarke Square varies by area - ranging from 1 in 15 in the north areas to 1 in 32 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Clarke Square, Milwaukee, WI see the most incidents - about 69 per year. In contrast, the central part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 20 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Clarke Square, Milwaukee, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Clarke Square for 2025 is $6,936,796. This translates to approximately $807 per resident and $2,453 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.1% of the median household income in Clarke Square. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Clarke Square Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Clarke Square, Milwaukee, WI: $807
Capitol, Madison, WI: $1022
Bay View, Milwaukee, WI: $477
Wisconsin: $419
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Clarke Square is $807 per year, which is $342 more than the national average and $388 more than Milwaukee's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Clarke Square:
  • In Capitol, Madison, WI, crime costs $1,022 per person, which is $215 more than in Clarke Square.
  • In Bay View, Milwaukee, WI, crime costs $477 per person, which is $329 less than in Clarke Square

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Clarke Square for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Clarke Square
Cost per Clarke Square Resident
Murder
$2.05 million
$239
Rape/Sexual Assault
$352,173
$41
Robbery
$279,318
$32
Assault
$1.92 million
$223
Kidnapping
$145,885
$17
Vehicle Theft
$585,629
$68
Burglary
$143,112
$17
Theft
$532,001
$62
Arson
$15,129
$2
Vandalism
$411,550
$48
Animal Cruelty
$5,155
$1
Drug Crimes
$456,096
$53
Identity Theft
$36,547
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$6,936,796
$807

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Clarke Square, Milwaukee, WI

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Clarke Square totals $15,923,579 ($1,852 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $22,860,375 ($2,658 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Clarke Square crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northeast part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Clarke Square’s 8,599 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Clarke Square Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Clarke Square residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
7.773
Robbery
1.033
Rape
0.6755
Murder
0.1271
Total Violent Crime
9.609 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.95
Vehicle Theft
4.398
Burglary
1.835
Arson
0.0729
Total Property Crime
18.25 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2798
Drug Crimes
7.171
Vandalism
6.699
Identity Theft
0.5491
Animal Cruelty
0.0810
Total "Other" Rate
14.78 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Clarke Square is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Clarke Square.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C+
D
B+
C
D
B
D
D-
C-
C+
C-
B
D
F
D+
C-
D
C+
D+
D-
C+
C
D-
B-
B-
C-
A-
D
D-
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Clarke Square is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
C+
C+
B+
A-
A-
C
C
C
D+
D-
D-
B-
C-
C-
C+
D+
D+
D
B
B
D
D+
D+
F
D-
D-
F
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Clarke Square is less safe than the Wisconsin state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Clarke Square, Milwaukee, WI average SchoolGrade of F, with 8% actual proficiency versus 16% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Clarke Square schools on SchoolGrade

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