Crime incidents in Washington 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 595 for the week of December 31, up from 568 the week before.
The overall increase in crime reports was led by theft and robbery. Theft rose to 463 incidents last week, from 448 the week before. Robbery went from 30 to 43.
While a somewhat smaller category, there was also a sizable percentage increase in shootings, from seven incidents per week to nine.
There were 24 reported burglary incidents last week. That represents a steady state from the previous week. There was also one incident of vandalism.
Among the few types of offenses that saw a downturn last week, reports of assault went from 53 to 50.
There were five reports of "other" crimes, even with 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, Anacostia, Capitol Hill, and Eckington continued to have the most reported incidents last week.
The U Street Corridor experienced the highest growth in crime. Crime reports in Friendship Heights also rose, after declining the week before, and incidents in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast are up considerably as well.
Regarding when most crimes are committed, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays saw the most crime incidents last week. The largest increase from the previous week occurred on Wednesdays, Mondays and Tuesdays, while incidents on Fridays, Sundays and Saturdays went down. After midnight, evening and late afternoon saw the most crime last week.
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