The Milwaukee Police Department announced mixed crime statistics during a city press conference Friday, with significant decreases in carjackings and non-fatal shootings but increases in homicides and human trafficking cases.
The numbers cover January through September of this year compared to the same time frame in 2024, according to Milwaukee Police Department data presented by Chief Norman.
Carjackings dropped 47% during the nine-month period, while non-fatal shootings decreased 22%. Non-fatal shootings are down 40% compared to 2023 levels…