The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Lincoln Creek, Milwaukee, WI: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Lincoln Creek

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Lincoln Creek.

 

Lincoln Creek, Milwaukee, WI Map of Crime Rates
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D

Overall Crime Grade™

F
D+
Other Crime Grade
D-

$8.14 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lincoln Creek, Milwaukee, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $3,256 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Lincoln Creek 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 Lincoln Creek, Milwaukee, WI Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Lincoln Creek ranks in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 16% of neighborhoods but less safe than 84%. This analysis applies only to Lincoln Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Lincoln Creek is 63.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lincoln Creek Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lincoln Creek varies by area - ranging from 1 in 6 in the southwest areas to 1 in 22 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Lincoln Creek, Milwaukee, WI see the most incidents - about 124 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lincoln Creek, Milwaukee, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Lincoln Creek for 2025 is $8,141,955. This translates to approximately $1,195 per resident and $3,256 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 6.2% of the median household income in Lincoln Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lincoln Creek Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Lincoln Creek, Milwaukee, WI: $1195
Capitol, Madison, WI: $1022
Bay View, Milwaukee, WI: $477
Wisconsin: $419
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lincoln Creek is $1,195 per year, which is $730 more than the national average and $776 more than Milwaukee's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Lincoln Creek:
  • In Capitol, Madison, WI, crime costs $1,022 per person, which is $173 less than in Lincoln Creek.
  • In Bay View, Milwaukee, WI, crime costs $477 per person, which is $717 less than in Lincoln Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lincoln Creek for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Lincoln Creek
Cost per Lincoln Creek Resident
Murder
$2.83 million
$415
Rape/Sexual Assault
$311,785
$46
Robbery
$228,960
$34
Assault
$2.16 million
$317
Kidnapping
$112,835
$17
Vehicle Theft
$553,796
$81
Burglary
$217,354
$32
Theft
$779,930
$114
Arson
$13,407
$2
Vandalism
$554,740
$81
Animal Cruelty
$3,540
$1
Drug Crimes
$324,735
$48
Identity Theft
$53,820
$8
Total Cost of Crime
$8,141,955
$1,195

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lincoln Creek, 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 Lincoln Creek totals $20,849,112 ($3,059 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $28,991,067 ($4,254 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 Lincoln Creek 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 northwest 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 Lincoln Creek’s 6,815 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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Lincoln Creek 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 Lincoln Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
11.05
Robbery
1.068
Rape
0.7545
Murder
0.2206
Total Violent Crime
13.09 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
22.10
Vehicle Theft
5.248
Burglary
3.516
Arson
0.0815
Total Property Crime
30.94 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2731
Drug Crimes
6.442
Vandalism
11.39
Identity Theft
1.020
Animal Cruelty
0.0702
Total "Other" Rate
19.20 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Lincoln Creek is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Lincoln Creek.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Lincoln Creek is similar 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
A
B+
B+
F
F
F
B-
B+
B+
C
C
C
F
F
F
C
A-
A-
D+
D-
D-
F
D-
D-
D
C+
C+
F
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Lincoln Creek 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 Lincoln Creek, Milwaukee, WI average SchoolGrade of F, with 8% actual proficiency versus 10% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lincoln Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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