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2025 Milwaukee crime numbers: homicides up, crime overall is down

Crime is down in Milwaukee, but homicides are up. So why is the city going in a different direction than the national trend?
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Homicides in Milwaukee went up last year; overall crime was down

While overall crime was down across the City of Milwaukee in 2025, homicides are up 8%, according to the Milwaukee Police ...