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MPD newly released crime stats reveal decline in homicides, property crime; spike in human trafficking

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//October 25, 2023//

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MPD newly released crime stats reveal decline in homicides, property crime; spike in human trafficking

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//October 25, 2023//

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Crime stats released by the Milwaukee Police Department Tuesday show a decline in homicides, overall property crime, but saw a significant increase in human trafficking.

From January 1—September 30, 2022 compared to the same time period in 2023, Milwaukee had 23% drop in homicides (168 in 2022 and 130 in 2023).

However, during the same time period, Milwaukee had 19 human trafficking cases reported in 2022, but 25 cases in 2023.

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