Crime incidents in Rockville saw an overall decrease last week, after a previous rise, according to data from SpotCrime, which collects data from police agencies and validated sources. Incidents fell to 54 for the week of Jan. 21, down from 57 the week before.

The offenses that decreased the most were burglary and assault. Burglary fell to two incidents last week, from four the week before. Assault went from four to three.

Among the few types of offenses that saw an uptick last week, reports of robbery went from zero to one. Incidents of theft rose from 15 to 16, and vandalism went up from four to five.

There were 27 reports of "other" crimes, a decrease of three 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, three involved arrests, such as for drug possession, up from one reported arrest the week before.

Looking at crime patterns in different areas of the city, Town Center, New Mark Commons, and Hungerford-Stoneridge had the most reported incidents last week. Town Center was at the top of the list the previous week as well.

Twinbrook experienced the largest drop in crime. Crime reports in Croydon Park also fell, after increasing the week before, and incidents in King Farm are down considerably as well.

Regarding when crime most often occurs, Thursdays, Fridays and Mondays produced the most reported crimes last week. The largest decrease from the previous week occurred on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while incidents on Fridays, Mondays and Thursdays went up. After midnight, late afternoon and evening saw the most crime last week.

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