The number of crime incidents in Milwaukee saw an overall decrease last week, after a previous rise, according to data from SpotCrime, which collects data from police agencies and validated sources. Incidents fell to 3,630 for the week of April 22, down from 4,065 the week before.
The specific offenses that decreased the most were shooting and vandalism. Shooting fell to 196 incidents last week, from 322 the week before. Vandalism went from 221 to 140.
While somewhat smaller categories, there was also a sizable percentage decrease in assault, from 763 incidents per week to 717, and in burglary, from 232 to 212 incidents.
There were 48 reported robbery incidents last week. That represents a decrease from 52 incidents the previous week.
Among the few types of offenses that saw an uptick last week, reports of theft went from 368 to 382.
There were 1,935 reports of "other" crimes, a decrease of 172 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, 100 involved arrests, such as for drug possession, down from 102 reported arrests the week before.
Looking at crime patterns in different areas of the city, Harambee, Old North Milwaukee and Franklin Heights had the most reported incidents last week. Old North Milwaukee and Franklin Heights were at the top of the list the previous week as well.
Historic Mitchell Street experienced the largest drop in crime. Crime reports in Saint Joseph also fell, after increasing the week before, and incidents in Lincoln Village are down considerably as well.
Regarding when crime most often occurs, Mondays, Sundays and Wednesdays witnessed the most crime incidents last week. The largest decrease from the previous week occurred on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, while incidents on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays went up. Comparing times of day, evening, after midnight and late afternoon saw the most crime last week.
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