Milwaukee neighborhood

Crime in Riverwest

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.

606Reported incidents

11,625Residents

$51,982Median income

At a glance

Riverwest crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

154

Violent incidents

310

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Riverwest crime map

Reported crime density across and around Riverwest.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Riverwest

Theft203

Motor Vehicle Theft142

Assault110

Vandalism74

Burglary33

Shooting31

Sexual Offense7

Robbery6

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Riverwest

Motor Vehicle TheftMar 31, 2026
3041 N HUMBOLDT BL, Milwaukee, WI 53212
VehicleTheft
AssaultMar 29, 2026
520 E LOCUST ST, Milwaukee, WI 53212
AssaultOffense [Weapon: PERSONAL WEAPON]
Motor Vehicle TheftMar 28, 2026
2862 N WEIL ST, Milwaukee, WI 53212
VehicleTheft
TheftMar 27, 2026
2220 N COMMERCE ST, Milwaukee, WI 53212
LockedVehicle
TheftMar 27, 2026
709 E CAPITOL DR, Milwaukee, WI 53212
LockedVehicle
AssaultMar 24, 2026
2662 N HOLTON ST, Milwaukee, WI 53212
AssaultOffense [Weapon: PERSONAL WEAPON]
Motor Vehicle TheftMar 24, 2026
2833 N FRATNEY ST, Milwaukee, WI 53212
VehicleTheft
TheftMar 24, 2026
3428 N BREMEN ST, Milwaukee, WI 53212
LockedVehicle
Motor Vehicle TheftMar 23, 2026
1211 E SINGER CR, Milwaukee, WI 53212
VehicleTheft
AssaultMar 23, 2026
1200 E SINGER CR, Milwaukee, WI 53212
AssaultOffense [Weapon: ASPHYXIATION]

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Riverwest

Sunset HeightsB4,382 residents Mount OlivetB720 residents Silver SwanB3,191 residents McGovern ParkB3,463 residents

FAQ

Riverwest safety: common questions

Is Riverwest a safe neighborhood in Milwaukee?

Riverwest has a crime safety grade of B, making it one of the safer areas of Milwaukee. Our analysis counted 606 reported incidents in Riverwest, including 154 violent and 310 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Riverwest?

The most frequently reported offense in Riverwest is Theft.