2Franklin Heights
Franklin Heights, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 in Milwaukee · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 181 places in Milwaukee (10 = lowest crime). 3 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 76,021 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Residents: 7,173
How accurate: in 2026-08, 84% of the 180 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-08 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by Milwaukee Police Department (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder and non-negligent manslaughter | 4 | 55.8 | 18.9 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 6 | 83.6 | 43.5 |
| Sodomy | 2 | 27.9 | 5.9 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 2.3 |
| Fondling | 2 | 27.9 | 33.3 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 133 | 1,854.2 | 739.2 |
| Simple assault | 152 | 2,119.1 | 1,064.2 |
| Intimidation | 85 | 1,185 | 669.8 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 2 | 27.9 | 33.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 33 | 460.1 | 205.8 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 46 | 641.3 | 322.1 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 3.8 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 41.8 | 153.3 |
| Theft from a building | 14 | 195.2 | 168.6 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 29 | 404.3 | 457.2 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 13 | 181.2 | 113.8 |
| Other theft | 28 | 390.4 | 281.9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 88 | 1,226.8 | 706 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 55 | 766.8 | 201.5 |
| Drug equipment offences | 1 | 13.9 | 9.4 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 76 | 1,059.5 | 756.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 32 | 446.1 | 243.6 |
| Trespassing | 5 | 69.7 | 46.8 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 195 | 2,718.5 | 651.4 |
| Arson | 7 | 97.6 | 25.8 |
Source: Milwaukee Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Homicide | 4 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 10 |
| Violence | 372 |
| Robbery | 33 |
| Theft and burglary | 221 |
| Drugs | 56 |
| Damage and public order | 113 |
| Other | 202 |
Questions about crime in Franklin Heights
- Is Franklin Heights safe?
- Franklin Heights: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 181 places in Milwaukee (10 = lowest crime). 3 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Franklin Heights?
- Franklin Heights: Weighted crime: 76,021 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
- How many murders are there in Franklin Heights?
- Recorded homicides in Franklin Heights (12 months to August 2026): 4.
