Crime incidents in Pittsburgh 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 936 for the week of Dec. 31, up from 626 the week before.
Assault and theft led the increase in crime incidents. Assault rose to 186 incidents last week, from 143 the week before. Theft went from 110 to 138.
While somewhat smaller categories, there was also a sizable percentage increase in burglary, from 17 incidents per week to 27, and in vandalism, from 26 to 35 incidents.
There were four reported shooting incidents 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 robbery went from 14 to nine.
There were 117 reports of "other" crimes, an increase of 23 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 420 arrests were made last week, up from 218 arrests the week before.
Considering the concentration of crime across the city, Central Business District, Southside Flats, and Homewood North had the most reported incidents last week. Southside Flats was at the top of the list the previous week as well.
Homewood North experienced the highest growth in crime. Crime reports in Homewood South also rose, after declining the week before, and incidents in Carrick are up considerably as well.
Regarding day and time factors, Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays witnessed the most crime incidents last week. The largest increase from the previous week occurred on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Mondays, while incidents on Sundays went down. Evening, late afternoon and after midnight continue to see the most crime incidents.
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