District Five - Crime & Safety Meeting

August 5, 2026 - Milwaukee, Wi:

District 5 MPD Crime & Safety Meeting

Wed., August 5, 2026, 5pm

Thrive On King, 2153 N. Dr. MLK, Jr., Drive, Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee's District 5 is seeing an overall decrease in major crime in 2026, mirroring a broader citywide drop in violent and property offenses. You can learn more about local crime trends and meet officers at the District 5 Crime and Safety Meeting on August 5, 2026, at Thrive on King. 

Here is the key crime and safety information for District 5 this August:

• Safety Meetings: The monthly meeting occurs on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Thrive on King (2153 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.). The guest speaker for the month is the Salvation Army. 

  
  

• National Night Out: District 5 will host its National Night Out event on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Carver Park / James W. Beckum Park (900 W. Brown St.). This free, family-friendly event is designed to build neighborhood camaraderie and strengthen police-community partnerships. 

  
  

• Crime Trends: The Milwaukee Police Department reports that citywide violent crime has fallen by about 8% and total property crime has dropped by 7% compared to last year.

  
  

• Contact Information: For non-emergencies or specific concerns in the area, you can contact the District 5 station directly at (414) 935-7252