The number of crime incidents in Washington 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 613 for the week of Feb. 4, up from 457 the week before.
The overall increase in crime reports was led by theft and assault. Theft rose to 480 incidents last week, from 353 the week before. Assault went from 28 to 54.
While somewhat smaller categories, there was also a notable percentage increase in shootings, from three incidents per week to 10, and in robbery, from 42 to 43 incidents.
Among the few types of offenses that saw a downturn last week, reports of burglary went from 25 to 21.
There were five reports of "other" crimes, about even with the previous week. SpotCrime's broad "other" category includes a variety of offenses like fraud, trespassing, public disturbance and traffic violations.
Looking at crime patterns in different areas of the city, Anacostia, Capitol Hill and Eckington had the most reported incidents last week. Anacostia and Eckington were at the top of the list the previous week as well.
Crime in Capitol Hill went up the most. Crime reports in Catholic University -Brookland also rose, after declining the week before, and incidents in Anacostia are up considerably as well.
Regarding when most crimes are committed, Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays produced the most crime incidents last week. The largest increase from the previous week occurred on Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays, while incidents on Sundays went down. Comparing times of day, after midnight, late afternoon and evening saw the most crime last week.
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