ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Violent crime in Rockford rose during May and June, ending a four-month period of decline in the city. Data released this morning indicates that violent crime increased 3% last month.
While violent offenses trended upward, other categories of crime showed significant decreases compared to the previous year. Auto thefts in June fell 55% from the same period last year.
Aggravated assaults contributed to the upward trend in violence, increasing 5% over the previous month…