Crime incidents in Alexandria saw an overall decrease last week, after a previous rise, according to data from SpotCrime, which collects data from police agencies and validated sources. Incidents fell to 143 for the week of Dec. 17, down from 159 the week before.
The offenses that decreased the most were assault and burglary. Assault fell to 14 incidents last week, from 24 the week before. Burglary went from three to two. Reports of burglary have continued to fall for the last two weeks.
There were eight reported vandalism incidents last week. That represents a decrease from nine incidents the previous week.
Among the few types of offenses that saw an uptick last week, reports of theft went from 39 to 49, and robbery rose from four to six.
There were 53 reports of "other" crimes, a decrease 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 11 arrests were made last week, down from 15 arrests the week before.
Looking at crime patterns in different areas of the city, Seminary Hill, Landmark-Van Dom, and Potomac West had the most reported incidents last week. Seminary Hill and Potomac West were at the top of the list the previous week as well.
Crime in Alexandria West decreased the most. Crime reports in Braddock Road Metro also fell, after increasing the week before, and incidents in Potomac West are down considerably as well.
Regarding when most crimes are committed, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays witnessed the most reported crimes last week. The largest decrease from the previous week occurred on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, while incidents on Mondays and Wednesdays went up. Late morning, early afternoon and late afternoon saw the most crime last week.
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