Author Srdjan Ilic revealed Milwaukee’s 15 most dangerous areas for 2023 in research on frightening crime statistics. Milwaukee is known for its economic progress and dynamic lifestyle, but the research highlights its high crime rates in certain regions. Using violent crime and property damage data, the methodology identifies unsafe communities.
15 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Milwaukee
1. North Division: Crime Hub – In 2020, property crimes outnumbered violent events in the North Division area, with 10,914 incidents. Though it has older residences and green spaces, assault and theft have tarnished its reputation.
2. Franklin Heights: Hopeful Challenges – Franklin Heights struggles with a third of its inhabitants living in poverty. Property crimes marginally outnumbered violent crimes in 2020, with 10,803. Community projects like Century City Business Park give hope.
3. Metcalfe Park: Poverty and Struggle – One of Milwaukee’s most hazardous areas is Metcalfe Park, which has a poverty rate above 60%. The 2020 crime figures show the area’s challenges, with violent crimes outnumbering property crimes.
4. Park West, Amani: Crime-Reduction Slowly – Park West, commonly known as Amani, is a high-density residential neighborhood with 10,363 crimes in 2020. Although assault and robbery are still problems, crime rates are falling.
5. Garden Homes: Neglect-Resilience – Garden Homes struggle with neglect, poverty, and change. The area reported 9,886 crimes in 2020, with property offenses significantly outnumbering violent ones. Our community is resilient despite its hardships.
6. Borchert Field: Crime Overshadows Charm – Borchert Field, primarily residential with a small business district, has 361% more crime than Wisconsin. The area had 8,665 offenses in 2020, with property crimes significantly outnumbering violent ones.
7. Sherman Park: Cautious Urban-Suburban Blend – Sherman Park is a densely populated neighborhood around a 20.7-acre park, with 90% more crime than Milwaukee. Joblessness and liquor stores exacerbate the neighborhood’s dynamics, with 8,433 crimes in 2020.
8. Washington Park: Diversity Problematic with drugs – Washington Park, with its residential appeal and local businesses, faces drug issues. The area reported 8,303 crimes in 2020, including murder, rape, auto theft, and burglary.
9. Brookfield: Safety Perception Conflicts – Brookfield had 13,292 crimes in 2020, including murder, assault, burglary, and auto theft. The southwest of the city is considered the safest.
10. Concerned Residential Choice in Saint Joseph – Saint Joseph, part of Sherman Park, had 7,874 offenses in 2020. At 4,023, violent crimes surpassed property offenses, highlighting this historic neighborhood’s issues.
11. Elm Grove: Peaceful Areas Challenged Year – Despite its tranquil appearance, Elm Grove had 3,585 reported crimes in 2020. Property crimes far outweighed violent incidents, highlighting community difficulties.
12. Mitchell Park: Beauty Hides – Mitchell Park, a compact area, had 1,314 crimes in 2020. Despite the neighborhood’s beauty, 208 violent crimes and 977 property offenses reveal its problems.
13. Haymarket: Urban Concerns – Milwaukee County’s urban center, Haymarket, recorded 1,140 crimes in 2020. The neighborhood was plagued with murder, rape, burglaries, and property thefts, requiring vigilance.
14. Buchel Park: Misleading Peace – Buchel Park is one of the smaller neighborhoods, with 171 offenses in 2020. The data violates size-based serenity assumptions with 22 violent events and 149 property interruptions.
15. Lake Park: Idyllic but Real – Lake Park, famed for its beauty, had 3,674 crimes in 2020. Despite its picturesque setting, the 5,695-person hamlet endured 1,234 violent events and 2,440 property-related offenses.
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Milwaukee’s Darkest Chapter
Milwaukee, a city known for its economic vitality and cultural richness, faces a complex reality revealed by the recent ranking of its 15 most dangerous neighborhoods in 2023. From the crime hubs of North Division to the economic struggles of Metcalfe Park, each neighborhood underscores the multifaceted issues of segregation, poverty, and crime. While Elm Grove’s challenges challenge assumptions about seemingly peaceful areas, initiatives like the Century City Business Park offer hope amid economic hardships. The report calls for a nuanced understanding of Milwaukee, acknowledging its positives while prompting a collective commitment to address the darker aspects, fostering inclusivity, safety, and genuine progress.
The report closes with Jeffrey Dahmer‘s horrible actions in Milwaukee. Dahmer’s crimes still scare us about the evil that may hide in even the most beautiful settings despite the city’s rich history and lively culture. The research doubts the city’s safety and ability to solve crime-related concerns.
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