Crime rose very slightly in Brooklyn last month, according to the latest police statistics , driven by an increase in theft.

The rate of major felonies rose .2% year-over-year in the 28-day period from July 7 to Aug. 3, data show. That .2% increase comprised just five more crimes, 2,470, than were reported during the same period last year.

Despite the increase, rates of most violent crimes were down in Brooklyn last month. Murder dropped more than 53%, and rape and assault were down 9% and 8%, respectively. Close

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Burglary also declined by 10% year-over-year.

But the rate of other theft rose. Robbery was up 4% year-over-year in July, while grand larceny was up 5%

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