1Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Milwaukee, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in Milwaukee · 1/10 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: 77,302 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Residents: 2,172
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 | 1 | 46 | 18.9 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 43.5 |
| Sodomy | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 2.3 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 33.3 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 44 | 2,025.8 | 739.2 |
| Simple assault | 39 | 1,795.6 | 1,064.2 |
| Intimidation | 36 | 1,657.5 | 669.8 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 3 | 138.1 | 33.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 9 | 414.4 | 205.8 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 18 | 828.7 | 322.1 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 3.8 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 460.4 | 153.3 |
| Theft from a building | 11 | 506.4 | 168.6 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 12 | 552.5 | 457.2 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 7 | 322.3 | 113.8 |
| Other theft | 14 | 644.6 | 281.9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 24 | 1,105 | 706 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 6 | 276.2 | 201.5 |
| Drug equipment offences | 0 | 0 | 9.4 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 27 | 1,243.1 | 756.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 9 | 414.4 | 243.6 |
| Trespassing | 0 | 0 | 46.8 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 44 | 2,025.8 | 651.4 |
| Arson | 3 | 138.1 | 25.8 |
Source: Milwaukee Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 0 |
| Violence | 122 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Theft and burglary | 96 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Damage and public order | 36 |
| Other | 47 |
Questions about crime in Williamsburg
- Is Williamsburg safe?
- Williamsburg: Safety 1 out of 10 (High 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 Williamsburg?
- Williamsburg: Weighted crime: 77,302 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
- How many murders are there in Williamsburg?
- Recorded homicides in Williamsburg (12 months to August 2026): 1.
