Crime per Capita in Rufus King
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Rufus King.
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Overall Crime Grade™
F |
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D |
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Other Crime Grade |
F |
$5.58 million
Cost of Crime™ for Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI
In 2025, crime will cost $3,427 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Rufus King 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 Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI Safe?
The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Rufus King ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of neighborhoods but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to Rufus King's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Rufus King is 80.39 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rufus King Residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rufus King varies by area - ranging from 1 in 3 in the southwest areas to 1 in 15 in the east.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI see the most incidents - about 72 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 16 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI
The total projected cost of crime in Rufus King for 2025 is $5,578,683. This translates to approximately $1,532 per resident and $3,427 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 6.0% of the median household income in Rufus King. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.4%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.2%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Rufus King Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI: | $1532 |
|---|---|
| Capitol, Madison, WI: | $1022 |
| Bay View, Milwaukee, WI: | $477 |
| Wisconsin: | $419 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Rufus King is $1,532 per year, which is $1,068 more than the national average and $1,113 more than Milwaukee's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Rufus King:
- In Capitol, Madison, WI, crime costs $1,022 per person, which is $510 less than in Rufus King.
- In Bay View, Milwaukee, WI, crime costs $477 per person, which is $1,054 less than in Rufus King
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Rufus King for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Rufus King |
Cost per Rufus King Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$2.10 million |
$577 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$169,991 |
$47 |
Robbery |
$138,337 |
$38 |
Assault |
$1.45 million |
$399 |
Kidnapping |
$60,853 |
$17 |
Vehicle Theft |
$269,620 |
$74 |
Burglary |
$158,280 |
$43 |
Theft |
$543,389 |
$149 |
Arson |
$10,855 |
$3 |
Vandalism |
$404,375 |
$111 |
Animal Cruelty |
$2,612 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$221,146 |
$61 |
Identity Theft |
$44,839 |
$12 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$5,578,683 |
$1,532 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rufus King, 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 Rufus King totals $15,153,698 ($4,161 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $20,732,381 ($5,693 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 Rufus King 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 southwest 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 Rufus King’s 3,642 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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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 Rufus King residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
13.89 |
Robbery |
1.208 |
Rape |
0.7698 |
Murder |
0.3071 |
Total Violent Crime |
16.17 (F) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
28.81 |
Vehicle Theft |
4.781 |
Burglary |
4.792 |
Arson |
0.1234 |
Total Property Crime |
38.50 (D) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.2756 |
Drug Crimes |
8.209 |
Vandalism |
15.54 |
Identity Theft |
1.591 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0970 |
Total "Other" Rate |
25.71 (F) |
Individual Rufus King Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Rufus King is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Rufus King.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | F | D+ | |
D- | F | D+ | |
D | F | C | |
D- | F | C- | |
D- | F | D+ | |
D- | F | D+ | |
F | F | D- | |
F | F | D- | |
D- | F | D | |
D | F | D+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Rufus King 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | B- | B- | |
C- | D- | D- | |
D | B+ | B+ | |
B+ | A | A | |
D+ | F | F | |
C+ | B- | B- | |
C | B- | B- | |
C- | D | D | |
D- | D | D | |
D | D+ | D+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Rufus King 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 Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 22% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Rufus King schools on SchoolGrade
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