Crime incidents in Dallas 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 629 for the week of Jan. 14, up from 524 the week before.
The overall increase in crime reports was led by theft and burglary. Theft rose to 85 incidents last week, from 55 the week before. Burglary went from 19 to 29. Reports of theft have continued to grow for the last three weeks.
While somewhat smaller categories, there was also a sizable percentage increase in vandalism, from six incidents per week to 14, and in robbery, from 13 to 18 incidents.
Among the few types of offenses that saw a downturn last week, shootings went from 37 to 30, and assault fell from 12 to 11.
There were 442 reports of "other" crimes, an increase of 60 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, one involved an arrest, the same number as the week before.
Considering the concentration of crime across the city, Northeast Dallas, Southeast Dallas, and Far North had the most reported incidents last week. Northeast Dallas and Far North were at the top of the list the previous week as well.
Southeast Dallas experienced the highest growth in crime. Crime reports in Southwest Dallas also rose, after declining the week before, and incidents in Northeast Dallas are up considerably as well.
Regarding when most crimes are committed, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays produced the most reported crimes last week. The largest increase from the previous week occurred on Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, while incidents on Tuesdays, Fridays and Mondays went down. Late night, after midnight and late afternoon continue to see the most crime incidents.
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