3Capitol Heights
Capitol Heights, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in Milwaukee · 2/10 in the world
Compared with 181 places in Milwaukee (10 = lowest crime). 3 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 59,379 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Residents: 5,219
How accurate: in 2026-08, 84% of the 180 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-08 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by Milwaukee Police Department (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder and non-negligent manslaughter | 5 | 95.8 | 18.9 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 3 | 57.5 | 43.5 |
| Sodomy | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 1 | 19.2 | 2.3 |
| Fondling | 3 | 57.5 | 33.3 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 63 | 1,207.1 | 739.2 |
| Simple assault | 69 | 1,322.1 | 1,064.2 |
| Intimidation | 40 | 766.4 | 669.8 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 4 | 76.6 | 33.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 23 | 440.7 | 205.8 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 25 | 479 | 322.1 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 3.8 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 459.9 | 153.3 |
| Theft from a building | 11 | 210.8 | 168.6 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 34 | 651.5 | 457.2 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 8 | 153.3 | 113.8 |
| Other theft | 18 | 344.9 | 281.9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 60 | 1,149.6 | 706 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 17 | 325.7 | 201.5 |
| Drug equipment offences | 0 | 0 | 9.4 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 52 | 996.4 | 756.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 19 | 364.1 | 243.6 |
| Trespassing | 2 | 38.3 | 46.8 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 44 | 843.1 | 651.4 |
| Arson | 4 | 76.6 | 25.8 |
Source: Milwaukee Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Homicide | 5 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 7 |
| Violence | 176 |
| Robbery | 23 |
| Theft and burglary | 180 |
| Drugs | 17 |
| Damage and public order | 73 |
| Other | 48 |
Questions about crime in Capitol Heights
- Is Capitol Heights safe?
- Capitol Heights: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 181 places in Milwaukee (10 = lowest crime). 3 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Capitol Heights?
- Capitol Heights: Weighted crime: 59,379 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
- How many murders are there in Capitol Heights?
- Recorded homicides in Capitol Heights (12 months to August 2026): 5.
