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

Crime per Capita in Muskego Way

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

 

Muskego Way, Milwaukee, WI Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

D
B+
Other Crime Grade
D+

$10.8 million

Cost of Crime™ for Muskego Way, Milwaukee, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $3,101 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. Muskego Way ranks in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 48% of neighborhoods but less safe than 52%. This analysis applies only to Muskego Way's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Muskego Way is 37.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Muskego Way Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Muskego Way varies by area - ranging from 1 in 20 in the southwest areas to 1 in 29 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Muskego Way, Milwaukee, WI see the most incidents - about 72 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 15 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Muskego Way, Milwaukee, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Muskego Way for 2025 is $10,832,523. This translates to approximately $908 per resident and $3,101 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 5.7% of the median household income in Muskego Way. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 46.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 42.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Muskego Way Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Muskego Way, Milwaukee, WI: $908
Capitol, Madison, WI: $1022
Bay View, Milwaukee, WI: $477
Wisconsin: $419
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Muskego Way is $908 per year, which is $444 more than the national average and $489 more than Milwaukee's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Muskego Way:
  • In Capitol, Madison, WI, crime costs $1,022 per person, which is $114 more than in Muskego Way.
  • In Bay View, Milwaukee, WI, crime costs $477 per person, which is $431 less than in Muskego Way

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Muskego Way for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Muskego Way
Cost per Muskego Way Resident
Murder
$4.94 million
$414
Rape/Sexual Assault
$484,291
$41
Robbery
$306,941
$26
Assault
$2.06 million
$172
Kidnapping
$199,504
$17
Vehicle Theft
$879,472
$74
Burglary
$196,148
$16
Theft
$566,348
$47
Arson
$24,247
$2
Vandalism
$495,315
$42
Animal Cruelty
$6,953
$1
Drug Crimes
$633,673
$53
Identity Theft
$42,627
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$10,832,523
$908

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Muskego Way, 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 Muskego Way totals $35,674,506 ($2,990 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $46,507,028 ($3,898 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 Muskego Way 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 central 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 Muskego Way’s 11,931 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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Muskego Way 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 Muskego Way residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
5.999
Robbery
0.8179
Rape
0.6695
Murder
0.2204
Total Violent Crime
7.707 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.166
Vehicle Theft
4.760
Burglary
1.813
Arson
0.0842
Total Property Crime
15.82 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2758
Drug Crimes
7.180
Vandalism
5.811
Identity Theft
0.4616
Animal Cruelty
0.0788
Total "Other" Rate
13.81 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Muskego Way 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
D-
C
C
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
C
B+
B+
F
D-
D-
F
F
F
A-
A+
A+
C-
A-
A-
C
B
B
F
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Muskego Way 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 Muskego Way, Milwaukee, WI average SchoolGrade of F, with 6% actual proficiency versus 10% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Muskego Way schools on SchoolGrade

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