Crime incidents in Cupertino saw a slight 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 81 for the week of Dec. 31, up from 73 the week before.
Vandalism led the increase in crime reports, rising to six incidents last week, from two the week before.
There was one reported arson last week. That represents a steady state from the previous week. There were also two incidents of assault.
Among the few types of offenses that saw a downturn last week, reports of burglary went from eight to four, and theft fell from 15 to 14.
There were 54 reports of "other" crimes, an increase of eight from the previous week. SpotCrime's broad "other" category includes a variety of offenses like fraud, trespassing, public disturbance and traffic violations.
Considering the concentration of crime across the city, Garden Gate, Creston-Pharlap, and Rancho Rinconada had the most reported incidents last week. Garden Gate and Rancho Rinconada were at the top of the list the previous week as well.
Creston-Pharlap experienced the highest growth in crime. Crime reports in Monta Vista North also rose, after declining the week before, and incidents in Jollyman are up considerably as well.
Regarding when most crimes are committed, Fridays, Tuesdays and Sundays witnessed the most crime incidents last week. The largest increase from the previous week occurred on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, while incidents on Fridays and Saturdays went down. Late afternoon, evening and midday saw the most crime last week.
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