The number of crime incidents in Denver saw an overall decrease last week, for the second week in a row, according to data from SpotCrime, which collects data from police agencies and validated sources. Incidents fell to 1,330 for the week of March 11, down from 1,433 the week before.
The specific offenses that decreased the most were theft and assault. Theft fell to 341 incidents last week, from 397 the week before. Assault went from 164 to 160. Reports of theft have continued to fall for the last two weeks.
While somewhat smaller categories, there was also a notable percentage decrease in shootings, from 16 incidents per week to 12, and in burglary, from 54 to 52 incidents.
There were two reported arson incidents last week. That represents a steady state from the previous week. There were also 97 incidents of vandalism, down from 98 the week before.
Among the few types of offenses that saw an uptick last week, reports of robbery went from 12 to 17.
There were 649 reports of "other" crimes, a decrease of 41 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, 108 involved arrests, such as for drug possession, down from 117 reported arrests the week before.
As far as where crime is concentrated in the city, Five Points, Capitol Hill and Stapleton had the most reported incidents last week. Five Points and Stapleton were at the top of the list the previous week as well.
Stapleton experienced the largest drop in crime. Crime reports in Highland also fell, after increasing the week before, and incidents in Villa Park are down considerably as well.
Regarding day and time factors, Saturdays, Mondays and Fridays produced the most crime incidents last week. The largest decrease from the previous week occurred on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, while incidents on Saturdays, Mondays and Sundays went up. Comparing times of day, midday, late afternoon and late morning saw the most crime last week.
To report a crime in progress or life-threatening emergency, call 911. To report a non-urgent crime or complaint, contact your local police department.
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