The number of crime incidents in New Orleans the week of March 18 remained roughly even with the week before, according to data from SpotCrime, which collects data from police agencies and validated sources.
The offenses that increased the most were theft and assault. Theft rose to 451 incidents last week, from 384 the week before. Assault went from 294 to 327.
While somewhat smaller categories, there was also a notable percentage increase in arson, from zero incidents to two, and in shootings, from 59 to 66 incidents.
Among the few types of offenses that saw a downturn last week, reports of burglary went from 163 to 146. Incidents of vandalism fell from 93 to 82, and robbery went down from 25 to 22.
There were 2,792 reports of "other" crimes, a decrease of 45 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, 110 involved arrests, such as for drug possession, up from 93 reported arrests the week before.
As far as where crime is concentrated in the city, the French Quarter, Central Business District and Central City continued to have the most reported incidents last week.
West Lake Forest experienced the highest growth in crime. Crime reports in the French Quarter also rose, after declining the week before, and incidents in Mid-City are up considerably as well.
Regarding when most crimes are committed, Mondays, Saturdays and Thursdays witnessed the most reported crimes last week. The largest increase from the previous week occurred on Saturdays, Mondays and Fridays, while incidents on Wednesdays, Tuesdays and Sundays went down. Comparing times of day, mid-day, 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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