The number of crime incidents in Milwaukee decreased slightly last week, after a previous rise, according to data from SpotCrime, which collects data from police agencies and validated sources. Incidents fell to 2,787 for the week of February 25, down from 2,832 the week before.
The overall decrease in crime incidents was led by theft and assault. Theft fell to 280 incidents last week, from 327 the week before. Assault went from 477 to 445.
There were 136 reported burglary incidents last week. That represents a decrease from 138 incidents the previous week.
Among the few types of offenses that saw an uptick last week, shootings went from 142 to 163. Incidents of vandalism rose from 96 to 103, and robbery went up from 35 to 36.
There were 1,624 reports of "other" crimes, an increase of seven from the previous week. SpotCrime's broad "other" category includes a variety of offenses like fraud, trespassing, public disturbance and traffic violations. Of those incidents, 77 involved arrests, such as for drug possession, down from 84 reported arrests the week before.
Looking at crime patterns in different areas of the city, Old North Milwaukee, Harambee and Kilbourn Town had the most reported incidents last week. Old North Milwaukee and Harambee were at the top of the list the previous week as well.
Roosevelt Grove experienced the largest drop in crime. Crime reports in Menomonee River Hills also fell, after increasing the week before, and incidents in Clarke Square are down considerably as well.
Regarding when crime most often occurs, Saturdays, Mondays and Fridays saw the most crime incidents last week. The largest decrease from the previous week occurred on Thursdays, Sundays and Wednesdays, while incidents on Saturdays and Mondays went up. Comparing times of day, evening, late afternoon and midday saw the most crime last week.
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