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

Crime per Capita in Morgandale

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

 

Morgandale, Milwaukee, WI Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

C
B
Other Crime Grade
C

$4.36 million

Cost of Crime™ for Morgandale, Milwaukee, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,273 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Morgandale ranks in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 56% of neighborhoods but less safe than 44%. This analysis applies only to Morgandale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Morgandale is 33.43 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Morgandale Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Morgandale varies by area - ranging from 1 in 21 in the northwest areas to 1 in 36 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Morgandale, Milwaukee, WI see the most incidents - about 73 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Morgandale, Milwaukee, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Morgandale for 2025 is $4,358,461. This translates to approximately $464 per resident and $1,273 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Morgandale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Morgandale Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Morgandale, Milwaukee, WI: $464
Capitol, Madison, WI: $1022
Bay View, Milwaukee, WI: $477
Wisconsin: $419
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Morgandale is $464 per year, which is the same as the national average and $45 more than Milwaukee's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Morgandale:
  • In Capitol, Madison, WI, crime costs $1,022 per person, which is $558 more than in Morgandale.
  • In Bay View, Milwaukee, WI, crime costs $477 per person, which is $13 more than in Morgandale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Morgandale for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Morgandale
Cost per Morgandale Resident
Murder
$460,329
$49
Rape/Sexual Assault
$375,396
$40
Robbery
$119,443
$13
Assault
$998,696
$106
Kidnapping
$157,051
$17
Vehicle Theft
$905,277
$96
Burglary
$86,673
$9
Theft
$509,662
$54
Arson
$18,351
$2
Vandalism
$200,173
$21
Animal Cruelty
$5,021
$1
Drug Crimes
$487,687
$52
Identity Theft
$34,701
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$4,358,461
$464

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Morgandale, 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 Morgandale totals $5,173,090 ($551 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,531,551 ($1,015 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 Morgandale 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 south 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 Morgandale’s 9,389 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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Morgandale 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 Morgandale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.704
Robbery
0.4044
Rape
0.6594
Murder
0.0261
Total Violent Crime
4.794 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.48
Vehicle Theft
6.227
Burglary
1.018
Arson
0.0809
Total Property Crime
17.81 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2759
Drug Crimes
7.022
Vandalism
2.984
Identity Theft
0.4775
Animal Cruelty
0.0723
Total "Other" Rate
10.83 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Morgandale 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+
B+
B+
D
D+
D+
A
B
B
A
A-
A-
B-
C+
C+
B+
B-
B-
D+
D-
D-
C-
D
D
C-
B
B
F
F
F

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

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Morgandale, Milwaukee, WI average SchoolGrade of F, with 14% actual proficiency versus 18% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Morgandale schools on SchoolGrade

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