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

Crime per Capita in Lincoln Village

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

 

Lincoln Village, Milwaukee, WI Map of Crime Rates
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D

Overall Crime Grade™

D-
D+
Other Crime Grade
D+

$9.22 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lincoln Village, Milwaukee, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $2,821 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Lincoln Village ranks in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 23% of neighborhoods but less safe than 77%. This analysis applies only to Lincoln Village's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Lincoln Village is 55.49 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lincoln Village Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lincoln Village varies by area - ranging from 1 in 9 in the southeast areas to 1 in 26 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Lincoln Village, Milwaukee, WI see the most incidents - about 103 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 32 crimes annually.

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

The total projected cost of crime in Lincoln Village for 2025 is $9,215,096. This translates to approximately $878 per resident and $2,821 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.7% of the median household income in Lincoln Village. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

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

Lincoln Village, Milwaukee, WI: $878
Capitol, Madison, WI: $1022
Bay View, Milwaukee, WI: $477
Wisconsin: $419
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lincoln Village is $878 per year, which is $413 more than the national average and $459 more than Milwaukee's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Lincoln Village:
  • In Capitol, Madison, WI, crime costs $1,022 per person, which is $144 more than in Lincoln Village.
  • In Bay View, Milwaukee, WI, crime costs $477 per person, which is $400 less than in Lincoln Village

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lincoln Village for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Lincoln Village
Cost per Lincoln Village Resident
Murder
$2.60 million
$248
Rape/Sexual Assault
$447,497
$43
Robbery
$380,417
$36
Assault
$2.13 million
$203
Kidnapping
$170,748
$16
Vehicle Theft
$817,484
$78
Burglary
$199,274
$19
Theft
$1.32 million
$126
Arson
$20,726
$2
Vandalism
$471,340
$45
Animal Cruelty
$6,207
$1
Drug Crimes
$562,677
$54
Identity Theft
$81,554
$8
Total Cost of Crime
$9,215,096
$878

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lincoln Village, 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 Village totals $20,109,602 ($1,915 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $29,324,698 ($2,793 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 Village 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 Village’s 10,501 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 Village 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 Village residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
7.066
Robbery
1.152
Rape
0.7028
Murder
0.1318
Total Violent Crime
9.053 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
24.36
Vehicle Theft
5.027
Burglary
2.092
Arson
0.0817
Total Property Crime
31.56 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2682
Drug Crimes
7.244
Vandalism
6.283
Identity Theft
1.003
Animal Cruelty
0.0799
Total "Other" Rate
14.88 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Lincoln Village is higher 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
D
D
C
B
B
C
B
B
B
D+
D+
A+
A+
A+
D+
C-
C-
A
B
B
A
C
C
A-
B-
B-
B
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Lincoln Village 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 Village, Milwaukee, WI average SchoolGrade of F, with 11% actual proficiency versus 16% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Lincoln Village schools on SchoolGrade

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