{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/milwaukee","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:43:12.944Z","place":{"city":"Milwaukee","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":43.0389,"lon":-87.90647},"safety":{"score":68,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":69,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":71,"travellerSentiment":{"score":54,"label":"Negative","summary":"Locals report a low sense of safety when walking alone at night and express significant concern about violent and property crime, indicating a generally negative perception of day-to-day safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":31,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":57,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":26.8421851,"display":"27 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2022","score":80,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":32,"display":"July: highs ~32°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions","year":null,"score":97,"source":"Government of Canada"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":31,"display":"31 / 100 (Negative)","year":null,"score":31,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Milwaukee requires increased caution for travelers due to notable crime rates, particularly violent crime and property crime, and a low sense of security at night.","summary":"While Milwaukee has strong institutional governance and good health and environmental factors, its crime index and resident perceptions of safety, especially after dark, are concerning. Travelers should be aware of the risk of violent and property crime and take precautions to ensure their safety.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Worry about being mugged or robbed is rated high by locals, indicating a moderate risk for visitors."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While not explicitly detailed, the general crime index and property crime concerns suggest a moderate risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching in busy areas."},"safeAreas":["Historic Third Ward","Bay View"],"avoidAreas":["Northwest Side"],"scams":["The dossier does not contain specific scam information for Milwaukee.","The dossier does not contain specific scam information for Milwaukee."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown","level":"caution","note":"Higher foot traffic can attract petty crime; be aware of surroundings, especially at night."},{"name":"Historic Third Ward","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered safe and popular with tourists, but still exercise normal precautions."},{"name":"East Side","level":"caution","note":"Can be lively, but some areas may experience higher crime rates after dark; stick to well-lit streets."},{"name":"Walker's Point","level":"caution","note":"Known for its nightlife, be mindful of your belongings and surroundings, especially late at night."},{"name":"Bay View","level":"safe","note":"A generally safe and residential neighborhood with a local feel."},{"name":"Menomonee River Valley","level":"caution","note":"Industrial and developing areas; stick to main routes and be aware of your surroundings."},{"name":"Northwest Side","level":"avoid","note":"Reports indicate higher crime rates, particularly violent crime; avoid unless necessary and with extreme caution."},{"name":"West Milwaukee","level":"caution","note":"Has seen bank robbery incidents; remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings."}]}}