MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Milwaukee Police Department Chief Jeffrey Norman shared new numbers on city crime on Tuesday, Oct. 8. With the 3rd quarter review, Milwaukee police say homicides have decreased 22% – down to 102 from 131 compared to this time in 2023. Robbery has increased 3% – up to 1,491 from 1,453. Auto thefts increased 4% – up to 4,729 from 4,536 compared to the same point in 2023.