$ 0 0 Series: Milwaukee Gun Violence'The Strategy Is Working': Milwaukee's Crime Rate Steadily DecreasingAudio: Alana WatsonWisconsin Public RadioJan. 14, 2020 | 5:20 a.m.Shared viaWPRMilwaukee's crime rate is steadily decreasing, according to city officials. Over the last five years, the city has seen a 33% reduction in violent crime including homicides, nonfatal shootings and carjackings.