Milwaukee neighborhood

Crime in Lower East Side

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

735Reported incidents

11,268Residents

$45,788Median income

At a glance

Lower East Side crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

169

Violent incidents

361

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Lower East Side crime map

Reported crime density across and around Lower East Side.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Lower East Side

Theft232

Motor Vehicle Theft205

Assault114

Vandalism89

Burglary40

Shooting27

Robbery22

Sexual Offense6

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Lower East Side

ShootingApr 1, 2026
1628 N FRANKLIN PL, Milwaukee, WI 53202
AssaultOffense [Weapon: FIREARM]
TheftMar 31, 2026
1224 E BRADY ST, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Theft
TheftMar 31, 2026
1752 N ARLINGTON PL, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Theft
VandalismMar 28, 2026
615 E BRADY ST, Milwaukee, WI 53202
CriminalDamage
AssaultMar 28, 2026
1811 N ASTOR ST, Milwaukee, WI 53202
AssaultOffense [Weapon: PERSONAL WEAPON]
AssaultMar 27, 2026
1801 E NORTH AV, Milwaukee, WI 53202
AssaultOffense
TheftMar 27, 2026
617 E BRADY ST, Milwaukee, WI 53202
CriminalDamage, LockedVehicle
AssaultMar 27, 2026
1425 N FARWELL AV, Milwaukee, WI 53202
AssaultOffense [Weapon: PERSONAL WEAPON]
TheftMar 26, 2026
1716 N CASS ST, Milwaukee, WI 53202
LockedVehicle
BurglaryMar 26, 2026
1523 N FARWELL AV, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Burglary

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Lower East Side

Menomonee River ParkwayA-377 residents Burnham ParkA-8,976 residents Lincoln VillageA-12,473 residents Historic Mitchell StreetA-12,224 residents

FAQ

Lower East Side safety: common questions

Is Lower East Side a safe neighborhood in Milwaukee?

Lower East Side has a crime safety grade of A-, making it one of the safer areas of Milwaukee. Our analysis counted 735 reported incidents in Lower East Side, including 169 violent and 361 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Lower East Side?

The most frequently reported offense in Lower East Side is Theft.