Crime incidents in Yorba Linda 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 185 for the week of December 24, down from 214 the week before.
The offense that decreased the most was vandalism, which fell to four incidents last week, from seven the week before.
There was one reported assault last week. That represents a steady state from the previous. There was also one shooting incident.
Among the few types of offenses that saw an uptick last week, reports of burglary went from 67 to 74. Incidents of robbery rose from two to seven, and theft went up from 30 to 35.
SpotCrime data also indicates that 63 others were made last week, down from 103 others the week before.
Regarding when most crimes are committed, Fridays, Saturdays and Thursdays witnessed the most crime incidents. The largest decrease from the previous week occurred on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays, while incidents on Fridays, Saturdays and Thursdays went up. Early afternoon, late afternoon and early morning saw the most crime.
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