The number of 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 4,065 for the week of April 15, up from 3,426 the week before.

The specific offenses that increased the most were shooting and vandalism. Shooting rose to 322 incidents last week, from 226 the week before. Vandalism went from 152 to 221. Shootings have continued to grow for the last two weeks.

While somewhat smaller categories, there was also a notable percentage increase in theft, from 314 incidents per week to 368, and in assault, from 698 to 763 incidents.

There were 232 reported burglary incidents last week. That represents an increase from 202 incidents the previous week. There were also 52 incidents of robbery, up from 49 the week before.

There were 2,107 reports of "other" crimes, an increase of 322 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, 102 involved arrests, such as for drug possession, up from 79 reported arrests the week before.

Considering the concentration of crime across the city, Old North Milwaukee, Historic Mitchell Street and Franklin Heights had the most reported incidents last week. Old North Milwaukee was at the top of the list the previous week as well.

Crime in Muskego Way went up the most. Crime reports in Lincoln Village also rose, after declining the week before, and incidents in Clarke Square are up considerably as well.

Regarding day and time factors, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays saw the most reported crimes last week. The largest increase from the previous week occurred on Fridays, Sundays and Saturdays, while incidents on Mondays and Tuesdays went down. Comparing times of day, evening, late afternoon and late night saw the most crime last week.

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