2023 Milwaukee crime data; city sees spike in carjackings

2023 Milwaukee crime data

Homicides, auto thefts, and property crime is down in the third quarter of 2023 in Milwaukee. But another problem on their hands is a spike in carjackings.

MILWAUKEE - Homicides, auto thefts, and property crime is down in the third quarter of 2023 in Milwaukee. But another problem on their hands is a spike in carjackings.

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Milwaukee Police Department Chief Jeffrey Norman shared new numbers on city crime on Tuesday, Oct. 24.

With the 3rd quarter review, Milwaukee police say homicides have decreased 23% – down to 130 from 168 this time in 2022. Property crime is down 17%. Auto thefts are down 29% – down to 4,532 from 6,396 this time in 2022. But carjackings are up 36% from 2021 – so far this year there have been 343 carjackings in Milwaukee.

Officials noted in 2023, the homicide clearance rate is 55%.

"We are all pleased with the direction these numbers are going," said Milwaukee Police Department Chief Jeffrey Norman. "We must ask that every member of the community work with us to keep firearms out of the hands of kids. Help us educate our youth on positive conflict resolution."

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Crash data in 2023 compared to 2022:

Crashes decreased 6% – down to 10,807 from 11,490 this time in 2022.
Hit-and-run crashes decreased 11% – down to 3,981 from 4,485 this time in 2022.
Fatalities increase 9% – up to 58 from 53 this time in 2022.

Milwaukee crime data; mayor, police chief hold news conference

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Milwaukee Police Department Chief Jeffrey Norman on Tuesday, Oct. 24 held a news conference to address crime data.

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"Homicides are down around 20% with compared to this time last year," said Mayor Cavalier Johnson. "Are we relaxing our efforts? Certainly not. Our police department, they want to drive these numbers down. But it's much more than police. It takes all of us working together. That includes neighborhood groups, includes churches, includes youth serving organizations, that includes the city's Office of Community Wellness and Safety."