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Is Brookfield, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 41,448 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Brookfield is a smaller community of 41,448 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 246.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,723 per 100K.

Brookfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBrookfieldWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate252.5334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2208.82036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate158.0--268.2
Theft Rate1723.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate452.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

246.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

253/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2209/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Brookfield

Violent crime in Brookfield is below the national average. The rate of 252.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2208.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,723 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Brookfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault158
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary394
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,723
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft452
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Brookfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brookfield
252.5
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brookfield
2208.8
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Brookfield Safety

Is Brookfield safe?
Not especially. Brookfield earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Brookfield?
246.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 252.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2208.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Brookfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Brookfield's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,723 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Brookfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Brookfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Brookfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Brookfield?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Brookfield's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Brookfield compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Brookfield ranks behind about 77% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Brookfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Brookfield?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.1 per-thousand rate put Brookfield below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 253 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Brookfield?
252.5 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (158), robbery (48), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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