The number of crime incidents in Cupertino 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 82 for the week of February 4, up from 62 the week before.
The specific offenses that increased the most were theft and shooting. Theft rose to 26 incidents last week, from 16 the week before. Shootings went from zero to three. Reports of theft have continued to grow for the last two weeks.
While a somewhat smaller category, there was also a notable percentage increase in vandalism, from two incidents per week to four.
There were three reported burglary incidents last week. That represents a steady state from the previous week.
There were 46 reports of "other" crimes, an increase of eight 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, one involved an arrest, down from three reported arrests the week before.
As far as where crime is concentrated in the city, South Blaney, Garden Gate and Southwest Santa Clara had the most reported incidents last week. South Blaney was at the top of the list the previous week as well.
Garden Gate saw the largest increase. Crime reports in Creston-Pharlap also rose, after declining the week before, and incidents in Southwest Santa Clara are up considerably as well.
Regarding when most crimes are committed, Fridays, Thursdays and Saturdays produced the most reported crimes last week. The largest increase from the previous week occurred on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Fridays, while incidents on Sundays and Mondays went down. Comparing times of day, evening, late night and late afternoon saw the most crime last week.
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