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Minneapolis vs Milwaukee: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Minneapolis has a crime rate of 50.5 per 1,000 residents vs Milwaukee's 43 per 1,000, making Milwaukee 15% safer overall. Milwaukee earns a F safety grade compared to Minneapolis's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Minneapolis

Minnesota

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeD-
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate50.5/1K
Percentile3%
F

Milwaukee

Wisconsin

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeF
Property CrimeD
Crime Rate43/1K
Percentile9%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricMinneapolisMilwaukee
Overall Crime Rate50.5/1K43/1K
Violent Crime Rate850.01100.0
Property Crime Rate4200.03200.0
Murder Rate11.018.5
Assault Rate544.1808.4
Robbery Rate188.4158.2
Burglary Rate739.1436.9
Theft Rate3221.72092.0
Vehicle Theft Rate536.4479.0

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Minneapolis is safer in 3 and Milwaukee is safer in 6.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Minneapolis, you have a 1 in 20 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 23 in Milwaukee.

Full Safety Reports

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Minneapolis, Minnesota Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Minneapolis vs Milwaukee

Minneapolis Climate Overview

Annual High54.9°F
Annual Low36.9°F
Annual Rain30.4"
Annual Snow53.6"
Comfortable Months5
Best MonthJune
Worst MonthNovember
Monthly Temperature
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FreezingColdComfortableWarm

Milwaukee Climate Overview

Annual High55.8°F
Annual Low40.3°F
Annual Rain32.7"
Annual Snow45.5"
Comfortable Months5
Best MonthAugust
Worst MonthNovember
Monthly Temperature
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Monthly Temperature Comparison

MinneapolisMilwaukeeHigh/Low °F range
0°20°40°60°80°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Both cities have similar summer temperatures, but Minneapolis is 8°F colder in winter than Milwaukee. Minneapolis gets significantly more snow (54" vs 46").

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minneapolis safer than Milwaukee?
As of 2026, Milwaukee is 15% safer overall, with a crime rate of 43 per 1,000 residents compared to Minneapolis's 50.5. Milwaukee earns a F safety grade vs Minneapolis's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Minneapolis or Milwaukee?
Milwaukee has more violent crime at 1100 per 100,000 residents. Minneapolis is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Minneapolis vs Milwaukee?
Minneapolis has a crime rate of 50.5 per 1,000 (violent: 850/100K, property: 4200/100K). Milwaukee has 43 per 1,000 (violent: 1100/100K, property: 3200/100K).
Should I move to Minneapolis or Milwaukee?
From a safety perspective, Milwaukee has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Minneapolis (pop. 430,324) and Milwaukee (pop. 562,407) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Milwaukee's F safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Minneapolis and Milwaukee compare for property crime?
Milwaukee has lower property crime at 3200 per 100K vs Minneapolis's 4200. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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