Jeffrey B. Norman, Chief of Milwaukee Police Department | https://city.milwaukee.gov/
Jeffrey B. Norman, Chief of Milwaukee Police Department | https://city.milwaukee.gov/
This was a decrease of 91.7% from the previous week, which saw 48 incidents.
Of the four incidents reported, the largest portion (50%, or two incidents) were classified as 'Assault Offense'. Homicide and Criminal Damage were the second most common categories, each accounting for 25% of incidents (one incident).
The highest volume of incidents occured in the 1st District, accounting for two incidents (50%). The 9th District had the second highest number of incidents (one).
One of the incidents occurred in a location where the district was unknown, which may affect the accuracy of these figures.
Milwaukee experienced a 4% decline in both violent and property crimes in 2024, with homicides dropping 23% to 132 and nonfatal shootings decreasing 24% to 639. Burglaries and thefts also fell by 7%.
However, carjackings rose by 11%, totaling 513 incidents, and auto thefts increased by 2%, disrupting the overall positive trends.
"Overall, I am quite satisfied with the direction we’re headed. 2024’s success should motivate all of us to keep working to make the city safer," Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson said during a press conference in January 2025.
| Report Number | Location | District | Ward | Incident | Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2501190006 | 7875 W Oklahoma Av | - | - | Criminal Damage | 01/19/2025 |
| C2501210133 | 9656 W Bradley Rd | 9th | 6 | Assault Offense | 01/20/2025 |
| C2501210041 | 5036 N 32nd St | 1st | 51 | Assault Offense | 01/21/2025 |
| C2501220079 | 4466 N 28th St | 1st | 60 | Homicide | 01/22/2025 |
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