Crime incidents in Milwaukee saw an overall increase last week after a previous decline, according to data from SpotCrime, which collects data from police agencies and validated sources. Incidents rose to 3,289 for the week of Dec. 10, up from 2,749 the week before.
Shooting and theft led the increase in crime incidents. Shooting rose to 248 incidents last week, from 187 the week before. Theft went from 358 to 401.
While somewhat smaller categories, there was also a considerable percentage increase in assault, from 431 incidents per week to 471, and in vandalism, from 122 to 133 incidents.
There were 186 reported burglary incidents last week. That represents an increase from 179 incidents the previous week. There were also 56 incidents of robbery.
There were 1,702 reports of "other" crimes, an increase of 364 from the previous week. SpotCrime's broad "other" category includes a variety of offenses like fraud, trespassing, public disturbance and traffic violations. SpotCrime data also indicates that 92 arrests were made last week, up from 78 arrests the week before.
Looking at crime patterns in different areas of the city, Old North Milwaukee, Silver Spring and Harambee had the most reported incidents last week. Old North Milwaukee and Harambee were at the top of the list the previous week as well.
Silver Spring saw the largest increase. Crime reports in Historic Mitchell Street also rose after declining the week before, and incidents in Kilbourn Town are up considerably as well.
Regarding when crime most often occurs, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays produced the most crime incidents last week. The largest increase from the previous week occurred on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. Midday, early afternoon and late morning saw the most crime last week.
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