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Is Muskego, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 25,602 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Muskego is a smaller community of 25,602 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 254.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,370 per 100K.

Muskego Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMuskegoWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate276.4334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2264.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate229.0--268.2
Theft Rate1370.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate438.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

276/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2264/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Muskego

Violent crime in Muskego is below the national average. The rate of 276.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2264.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,370 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Muskego Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault229
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary308
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,370
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft438
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Muskego Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Muskego
276.4
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Muskego
2264.4
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Muskego Safety

Is Muskego safe?
Not especially. Muskego earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Muskego?
254.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 276.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2264.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Muskego safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Muskego's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,370 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Muskego?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Muskego generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Muskego police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Muskego?
No. Crime in Muskego has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Muskego compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Muskego ranks behind about 82% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Muskego to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Muskego?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.1 per-thousand rate put Muskego below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 276 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Muskego?
276.4 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (229), robbery (57), and murder (2.0) 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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