Milwaukee neighborhood

Crime in Capitol Heights

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

339Reported incidents

6,119Residents

$64,766Median income

At a glance

Capitol Heights crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

187

Violent incidents

115

Property incidents

Assault

Most common offense

Map

Capitol Heights crime map

Reported crime density across and around Capitol Heights.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Capitol Heights

Assault127

Theft62

Shooting42

Motor Vehicle Theft37

Vandalism37

Burglary16

Robbery9

Sexual Offense5

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Capitol Heights

VandalismMar 31, 2026
6100 W CAPITOL DR, Milwaukee, WI 53216
CriminalDamage
Motor Vehicle TheftMar 29, 2026
6315 W FOND DU LAC AV, Milwaukee, WI 53218
VehicleTheft
AssaultMar 28, 2026
4364 N 68TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53216
AssaultOffense
TheftMar 26, 2026
4356 N 75TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53216
Theft
ShootingMar 25, 2026
7316 W CONGRESS ST, Milwaukee, WI 53218
AssaultOffense [Weapon: FIREARM]
TheftMar 18, 2026
6222 W FOND DU LAC AV, Milwaukee, WI 53218
Theft
AssaultMar 14, 2026
7307 W MARION ST, Milwaukee, WI 53216
AssaultOffense [Weapon: BLUNT OBJECT]
AssaultMar 11, 2026
4137 N 62ND ST, Milwaukee, WI 53216
AssaultOffense [Weapon: ASPHYXIATION,PERSONAL WEAPON]
Motor Vehicle TheftMar 10, 2026
4268 N 61ST ST, Milwaukee, WI 53216
VehicleTheft
AssaultMar 5, 2026
7667 W CONGRESS ST, Milwaukee, WI 53218
AssaultOffense

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FAQ

Capitol Heights safety: common questions

Is Capitol Heights a safe neighborhood in Milwaukee?

Capitol Heights has a crime safety grade of A-, making it one of the safer areas of Milwaukee. Our analysis counted 339 reported incidents in Capitol Heights, including 187 violent and 115 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Capitol Heights?

The most frequently reported offense in Capitol Heights is Assault.