Crime incidents in Pittsburgh 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 812 for the week of Dec. 17, down from 853 the week before.
The offenses that decreased the most were assault and vandalism. Assault fell to 149 incidents last week, from 183 the week before. Vandalism went from 58 to 38.
There was one reported arson last week. That represents a decrease from two incidents the previous week. There were also 15 incidents of burglary, down from 20 the week before.
Among the few types of offenses that saw an uptick last week, reports of theft went from 147 to 156.
There were 96 reports of "other" crimes, a decrease of six 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 340 arrests were made last week, up from 322 arrests the week before.
As far as where crime is concentrated in the city, Central Business District, Southside Flats, and Homewood South continued to have the most reported incidents last week.
Brookline saw the largest decline. Crime reports in Southside Flats also fell, after increasing the week before, and incidents in Bloomfield are down considerably as well.
Regarding day and time factors, Mondays, Wednesdays and Tuesdays witnessed the most crime incidents last week. The largest decrease from the previous week occurred on Sundays, Fridays and Thursdays, while incidents on Tuesdays, Mondays and Wednesdays went up. Evening, late afternoon and after midnight saw the most crime last week.
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