Crime incidents in Alexandria 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 149 for the week of Jan. 21, up from 126 the week before.

The offenses that increased the most were theft and assault. Theft rose to 38 incidents last week, from 32 the week before. Assault went from 12 to 17.

While somewhat smaller categories, there was also a notable percentage increase in robbery, from zero incidents per week to two, and in vandalism, from six to nine incidents.

There was one reported burglary last week. That represents a steady state from the previous week.

There were 82 reports of "other" crimes, an increase of seven from the previous week. SpotCrime's broad "other" category includes a variety of offenses like fraud, trespassing, public disturbance and traffic violations. Of those incidents, 19 involved arrests, such as for drug possession, down from 30 reported arrests the week before.

Considering the concentration of crime across the city, Alexandria West, Potomac West, and Landmark-Van Dom had the most reported incidents last week. Alexandria West and Landmark-Van Dom were at the top of the list the previous week as well.

Potomac West experienced the highest growth in crime. Crime reports in North Ridge-Rosemont also rose, after declining the week before, and incidents in Alexandria West are up considerably as well.

Regarding when crime most often occurs, Thursdays, Mondays and Tuesdays produced the most reported crimes last week. The largest increase from the previous week occurred on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays, while incidents on Tuesdays and Wednesdays went down. Early afternoon, evening and late afternoon saw the most crime last week.

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