Crime incidents in Plano saw an overall increase last month, after a previous decline, according to data from SpotCrime, which collects data from police agencies and validated sources.
Incidents rose by 4.6 percent, from 1,032 in November to 1,079 in December.
The offenses most on the rise last month were theft and burglary. Theft rose from 450 reported incidents in November to 485 in December. Burglary incidents went from 140 to 163 for the month, or about a 16 percent increase.
While somewhat smaller categories, there was also a considerable percentage increase last month in assault, from 118 incidents per month to 137, and in robbery, from seven to eight. Assault reports have decreased since the same month last year, while robbery incidents have declined.
There was one reported arson last month. Arson incidents remained at about the same level as in the previous month.
Among the few types of offenses that saw a downturn last month, vandalism reports went from 88 to 83.
When it comes to crime patterns in different areas of the city, Stratford Estates, Ridgewood and Clearview saw the largest increase from November to December. Liberty Park, Timberbrook and Cross Creek also saw considerable percentage increases in crime offenses for the month, although they continue to have lower overall crime levels.
Thursdays, Mondays and Wednesdays produced the most reported crimes last month. The largest increase from the previous month occurred on Thursdays, Sundays and Mondays, while incidents on Fridays went down. Early afternoon, late afternoon and midday saw the most crime last month on average each day.
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