Crime incidents in Pittsburgh 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 853 for the week of Dec. 10, up from 657 the week before.
Assault and vandalism led the increase in crime reports. Assault rose to 183 incidents last week, from 122 the week before. Vandalism went from 36 to 58.
While somewhat smaller categories, there was also a considerable percentage increase in burglary, from 12 incidents per week to 20, and in theft, from 129 to 147 incidents.
There were eight reported shooting incidents last week. That represents an increase from six incidents the previous week. There were also 13 incidents of robbery, up from 11 the week before.
There were 102 reports of "other" crimes, an increase of 14 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 322 arrests were made last week, up from 251 arrests the week before.
Considering the concentration of crime across the city, Southside Flats, Central Business District, and Homewood South had the most reported incidents last week. Southside Flats and Central Business District were at the top of the list the previous week as well.
Southside Flats saw the largest increase. Crime reports in Brookline also rose, after declining the week before, and incidents in Homewood South are up considerably as well.
Regarding day and time factors, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays witnessed the most reported crimes last week. The largest increase from the previous week occurred on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, while incidents on Wednesdays and Sundays went down. Late afternoon, late night and evening saw the most crime last week.
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