Crime incidents in Washington 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 646 for the week of Dec. 17, down from 653 the week before.
The offenses that decreased the most were assault and robbery. Assault fell to 29 incidents last week, from 39 the week before. Robbery went from 44 to 41. Reports of assault have continued to fall for the last three weeks.
There were 26 reported burglary incidents last week. That represents a steady state from the previous week. There were also two shooting incidents.
Among the few types of offenses that saw an uptick last week, reports of theft went from 529 to 546.
SpotCrime data also indicates that two others were made last week, down from eight others the week before.
Looking at crime patterns in different areas of the city, Anacostia, Capitol Hill, and Catholic University-Brookland had the most reported incidents last week. Anacostia and Capitol Hill were at the top of the list the previous week as well.
Crime in Eckington decreased the most. Crime reports in Dupont Circle also fell, after increasing the week before, and incidents in Capitol Hill are down considerably as well.
Regarding when most crimes are committed, Mondays, Fridays and Thursdays witnessed the most crime incidents last week. The largest decrease from the previous week occurred on Saturdays, Thursdays and Sundays, while incidents on Mondays, Fridays and Tuesdays went up. After midnight, evening and late morning continue to see the most crime incidents.
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