Killeen, TX vs Milwaukee, WI

Killeen is safer with a higher safety score by 13 points. Killeen, TX has a safety score of 65/100 while Milwaukee, WI has 52/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Killeen, TX has a violent crime rate of 527.6 per 100,000 residents, while Milwaukee, WI has 1430.9 per 100,000. Lower rates indicate safer communities. The national average is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Killeen, TX has a property crime rate of 1382.5 per 100,000, compared to 2700.7 per 100,000 in Milwaukee, WI. Property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft.

Safety scores range from 0-100, combining violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population data from the FBI UCR. Higher scores mean safer cities. Grades: A (80+), B (65-79), C (50-64), D (40-49), F (below 40).

Based on crime data alone, Killeen is safer. However, safety is just one factor — also consider cost of living, job market, schools, and quality of life. Visit our city pages for more details on each.