Crime incidents in Alexandria 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 132 for the week of Jan. 28, down from 158 the week before.
The offenses that decreased the most were assault and vandalism. Assault fell to 12 incidents last week, from 18 the week before. Vandalism went from nine to six.
Among the few types of offenses that saw an uptick last week, reports of robbery went from two to seven. Incidents of theft rose from 38 to 40, and burglary went up from one to two.
There were 65 reports of "other" crimes, a decrease of 25 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, 11 involved arrests, such as for drug possession, down from 23 reported arrests the week before.
Considering the concentration of crime across the city, Seminary Hill, Landmark-Van Dom, and Alexandria West had the most reported incidents last week. Landmark-Van Dom and Alexandria West were at the top of the list the previous week as well.
Alexandria West saw the largest decline. Crime reports in Potomac West also fell, after increasing the week before, and incidents in North Ridge-Rosemont are down considerably as well.
Regarding day and time factors, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays witnessed the most crime incidents last week. The largest decrease from the previous week occurred on Mondays, Sundays and Thursdays, while incidents on Tuesdays and Wednesdays went up. Early morning, early afternoon and late afternoon saw the most crime last week.
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