The number of crime incidents in Redwood City this week remained about even with last week, according to data from SpotCrime, which collects data from police agencies and validated sources. Incidents fell incrementally to 60 for the week of Feb. 11, down from 62 the week before.
The offenses that decreased the most were assault and burglary. Assault fell to two incidents last week, from six the week before. Burglary went from 10 to seven.
There was one reported vandalism last week. That represents a decrease from two incidents the previous week.
Among the few types of offenses that saw an uptick last week, reports of theft went from 11 to 16.
There were 34 reports of "other" crimes, an increase of two 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, 21 involved arrests, such as for drug possession, down from 23 reported arrests the week before.
Looking at crime patterns in different areas of the city, Downtown, Middlefield, and Eagle Hill had the most reported incidents last week. Downtown and Middlefield were at the top of the list the previous week as well.
Crime in Downtown decreased the most. Crime reports in Middlefield also fell, after increasing the week before, and incidents in Palm are down considerably as well.
Regarding when most crimes are committed, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays saw the most crime incidents last week. The largest decrease from the previous week occurred on Thursdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, while incidents on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Mondays went up. Comparing times of day, after midnight, late afternoon, and midday saw the most crime last week.
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