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Is New Berlin, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 39,953 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in New Berlin runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 83% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,424 per 100K.

New Berlin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew BerlinWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate337.0334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2313.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate236.0--268.2
Theft Rate1424.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate573.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

337/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2313/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Berlin

Violent crime in New Berlin is close to the national average. The rate of 337.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2313.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,424 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Berlin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault236
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary344
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,424
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft573
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Berlin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Berlin
337.0
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Berlin
2313.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Berlin Safety

Is New Berlin safe?
Not especially. New Berlin earns a D with a crime rate of 265 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in New Berlin?
265 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 337.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2313.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Berlin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Berlin's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,424 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Berlin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Berlin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Berlin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Berlin?
Crime rates have held steady in New Berlin, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does New Berlin compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. New Berlin ranks behind about 78% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is New Berlin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in New Berlin?
Bad. A D grade and 265 per-thousand rate put New Berlin below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 337 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Berlin?
337.0 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (236), robbery (44), and murder (7.0) 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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