Crime incidents in Plano 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 271 for the week of Dec. 10, up from 249 the week before.
The overall increase in crime incidents was led by assault and vandalism. Assault rose to 35 incidents last week, from 25 the week before. Vandalism went from 10 to 18.
While somewhat smaller categories, there was also a considerable percentage increase in burglary, from 34 incidents per week to 41, and in robbery, from one to two incidents.
There was one reported arson last week. That represents a steady state from the previous week.
Among the few types of offenses that saw a downturn last week, reports of theft went from 130 to 129.
There were 25 reports of "other" crimes, an increase 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 20 arrests were made last week, down from 30 arrests the week before.
Looking at crime patterns in different areas of the city, Meadows, Briarwood and Park Forest had the most reported incidents last week. Meadows and Briarwood were at the top of the list the previous week as well.
Briarwood saw the largest increase; incidents in the neighborhood have been rising for two weeks in a row. Crime reports in Timberbrook also rose, after declining the week before, and incidents in Meadows are up considerably as well.
Regarding when crime most often occurs, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays saw the most crime incidents last week. The largest increase from the previous week occurred on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays while incidents on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays went down. Early afternoon, late afternoon, and midday continue to see the most crime incidents.
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