Crime incidents in Alexandria saw an overall increase last week, after a previous decline, according to data from SpotCrime, which collects data from police agencies and validated sources. Incidents rose to 158 for the week of Dec. 10, up from 131 the week before.
The offenses that increased the most were assault and robbery. Assault rose to 24 incidents last week, from 16 the week before. Robbery went from one to four. Reports of assault have continued to grow for the last two weeks.
While somewhat smaller categories, there was also aincrease in vandalism, from eight incidents per week to nine, and in theft, from 37 to 39 incidents.
Among the few types of offenses that saw a downturn last week, reports of burglary went from four to three.
There were 65 reports of "other" crimes, an increase of 12 from the previous week. SpotCrime's broad "other" category includes a variety of offenses like fraud, trespassing, public disturbance and traffic violations. SpotCrime data also indicates that 14 arrests were made last week, up from 13 arrests the week before.
Considering the concentration of crime across the city, Alexandria West, Potomac West and Seminary Hill had the most reported incidents last week. Alexandria West and Potomac West were at the top of the list the previous week as well.
Crime in Alexandria West went up the most. Crime reports in Potomac West also rose, after declining the week before, and incidents in Braddock Road Metro are up considerably as well.
Regarding when crime most often occurs, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays witnessed the most reported crimes last week. The largest increase from the previous week occurred on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, while incidents on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays went down. Late morning, late afternoon and evening continue to see the most crime incidents.
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