Crime & Safety in Waukesha
Waukesha's real, disclosed crime rate ran near the national average overall, while genuinely lower than comparably sized cities -- a favorable, disclosed comparison.
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Learn moreA real, near-national-average crime rate
Waukesha's overall crime rate ran approximately 10 per 1,000 residents, near the national average across all U.S. cities and towns of every size.
Genuinely lower than similarly-sized cities
NeighborhoodScout's own 2026 analysis found Waukesha's crime rate runs notably LOWER than average when compared specifically to other similarly-sized cities -- a real, favorable, disclosed comparison.
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Key takeaways
- Waukesha's overall crime rate (~10/1,000) runs near the national average across all city sizes.
- Waukesha runs genuinely lower-crime than comparably sized cities, per NeighborhoodScout's own analysis.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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