Here is some of the latest crime news from Bay View:

- There have been an increase in burglaries in the Bay View area. Most of these crimes have been ones of opportunity, where doors and windows have been open or unlocked.

To avoid your property being an easy target for burglars, please lock up your property. Also, report any suspicious activity, as that can give the police the best chance to round up suspects. When calling the police to report  suspicious behavior, take note of any license plate numbers, vehicle, and suspect descriptions.

-  On June 28, 2012, there was a 42-year-old male shot in the leg at 1203 E. Oklahoma Ave. There are two suspects in this case. The first one is a black male, 24-25 years old, 5'6"-5'7", 140-150 lbs, armed with a handgun, and the second is a black male, 21-26 years old, 6'1"-6'3", 150-180 lbs.

News Release from Milwaukee Police Department:

Crime continued to drop in the city of Milwaukee in most violent and property crime categories, in the first quarter of this year, Milwaukee Police Chief Edward A. Flynn reported today.

There has been a 42 percent decrease in violent crime over four years and a 34 percent decrease in crime overall since 2007. The attached chart compares the first quarter of 2011 to the first quarter of the past four years.

Using data to both analyze and predict crime, the Milwaukee Police Department has been honing in on areas of the city where crime is occurring and is implementing deployment strategies accordingly.