The number of crime incidents in Cupertino 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 74 for the week of February 18, down from 86 the week before.

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

There were two reported vandalism incidents last week. That represents a steady state from the previous week. Reports of theft also stayed mostly steady: they went from 12 to 13.

There were 55 reports of "other" crimes, a decrease 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, the same number as the week before.

As far as where crime is concentrated in the city, South Blaney, Santa Clara-Southwest and North Blaney had the most reported incidents last week. South Blaney was at the top of the list the previous week as well.

Monta Vista North saw the largest decline. Crime reports in Monta Vista South also fell, after increasing the week before, and incidents in Creston-Pharlap are down considerably as well.

As for when crime most often occurs, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays continued to produce the most reported crimes last week. The largest decrease from the previous week occurred on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays. Comparing times of day, late afternoon, evening and midday saw the most crime last week.

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