To report emergency or crime in progress, dial 911.
Did You Know?
If you are reporting a suspicious person or activity you should have specific information that a crime is about to be committed (i.e. prowling/casing activity). If you cannot articulate specific suspicious activity you should contact the district for extra patrol.
Community members have the right to park and occupy vehicles on the street. Having never seen the vehicle before or feeling it does not belong in the neighborhood in and of itself is not suspicious behavior.
Examples of crimes that are not 911 calls:
- Crimes NOT In Progress (Reports)
- Welfare Check
- Theft / Vehicle Theft (Not in Progress)
- Loud Music
- Property Damage (Not in Progress)
- Drug Dealing / Loitering (Not in Progress)
- Abandoned Property
City of Milwaukee Non-Emergency Police
414-933-4444
Victims - Online Reporting of Crime
- The incident must have occurred in the City of Milwaukee
- The reporting person must be 18 years of age or older
- A valid email address is required
- Theft valued at less than $2,500
- Vandalism / Damage to Property valued at less than $2,500
- Lost Property
- Violent crime or sex-related offenses (e.g. Battery, Robbery, Kidnapping, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Arson etc.)
- A crime with viable suspect information
- Motor Vehicle Theft
- Burglary
- Identity Theft
- Any offense involving a firearm (to include lost/stolen firearms)
Report crime at a District Station
Crime Tips
To share a tip about a crime, please call 414-933-4444 or submit online.
Want to remain anonymous?
Crime Stoppers provides a method for local law enforcement to receive information on crimes in the community. Citizens can call the anonymous crime tip line 414-224-TIPS (8477) which connects to a third-party call center out of state to help prevent or solve crimes. The information is distributed to law enforcement for investigation. Tips that lead to an arrest may be eligible for an award up to $1,000.
How Do I Report a Missing Person
Please contact the Milwaukee Police Department if you have any information/tips for any of the missing persons. Phone number (414) 935-7405 OR (414) 933-4444
Email: MPDmissing@milwaukee.gov
To contact our Traffic Safety Unit and report reckless driving call (414) 935-3925 or fill out the online form. If you are viewing on a phone make sure to scroll inside the map box to see the whole form. This report will go directly to the Traffic Safety Unit analyst and will help us determine the areas for deployments.
City of Milwaukee Services and Programs
414-286-CITY (2489)
- Property Violations
(over-grown grass and weeds, garbage and other debris, neglected buildings, etc.) - Nuisance Violations
(barking dogs, neglected vehicles) - Non-Emergency Health Concerns
(environmental, inspections, water) - Non-Environmental Road Concerns
(clogged sewer drains, sidewalk repair, missing or damaged street signs,
street light & traffic signal outages, potholes, downed trees
Crisis & Suicide Prevention
9-8-8
Need support now? If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.
Social Services
2-1-1
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- Housing
(emergency shelter, housing navigation) - Basic Needs
(food, clothing, income support assistance and government programs) - Wellness
(health care, mental health resources, substance use disorder assistance) - Children & Families
(support programs, job skill training, legal assistance, consumer protection)
- Housing