Crime incidents in Anaheim 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 440 for the week of December 31, up from 382 the week before.
Burglary and theft led the increase in crime reports. Burglary rose to 117 incidents last week, from 70 the week before. Theft went from 57 to 62.
While somewhat smaller categories, there was also a sizable percentage increase in vandalism, from 10 incidents per week to 14, and in arson, from one to two incidents.
There was one reported shooting 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 assault went from 32 to 25, and robbery fell from four to three.
There were 206 reports of "other" crimes, an increase of five 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 10 arrests were made last week, up from eight arrests the week before.
Looking at crime patterns in different areas of the city, West Anaheim, Southwest Anaheim, and Northwest Anaheim had the most reported incidents last week. West Anaheim and Northwest Anaheim were at the top of the list the previous week as well.
Crime in West Anaheim went up the most. Crime reports in Southwest Anaheim also rose, after declining the week before, and incidents in Anaheim Hills are up considerably as well.
Regarding when crime most often occurs, Thursdays, Sundays and Fridays witnessed the most reported crimes last week. The largest increase from the previous occurred on Thursdays, Sundays and Tuesdays, while incidents on Wednesdays went down. Late afternoon, late morning and evening saw the most crime.
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