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Is Brown Deer, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 12,821 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Brown Deer is a smaller community of 12,821 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,473 per 100K.

Brown Deer Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBrown DeerWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate199.8334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2298.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate149.0--268.2
Theft Rate1473.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate260.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

200/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2299/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Brown Deer

Violent crime in Brown Deer is well below the national average. The rate of 199.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2298.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,473 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Brown Deer Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault149
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery29
046% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary329
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,473
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft260
082% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Brown Deer Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brown Deer
199.8
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brown Deer
2298.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Brown Deer Safety

Is Brown Deer safe?
Not especially. Brown Deer earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Brown Deer?
249.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 199.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2298.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Brown Deer safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Brown Deer's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,473 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Brown Deer?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Brown Deer generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Brown Deer police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Brown Deer?
Crime rates have held steady in Brown Deer, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Brown Deer compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Brown Deer ranks behind about 86% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Brown Deer to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Brown Deer?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.9 per-thousand rate put Brown Deer below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 200 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Brown Deer?
199.8 per 100,000, which is 45% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (149), robbery (29), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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