The number of crime incidents in New Orleans 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 4,102 for the week of April 1, down from 4,213 the week before.
The specific offenses that decreased the most were theft and shootings. Theft fell to 427 incidents last week, from 471 the week before. Shootings went from 92 to 64.
While somewhat smaller categories, there was also a sizable percentage decrease in vandalism, from 127 incidents per week to 114, and in burglary, from 301 to 290 incidents.
There were 26 reported robbery incidents last week. That represents a decrease from 27 incidents the previous week.
Among the few types of offenses that saw an uptick, reports of assault went from 316 to 331.
There were 2,850 reports of "other" crimes, a decrease of 25 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, 109 involved arrests, such as for drug possession, up from 98 reported arrests the week before.
Looking at crime patterns in different areas of the city, the French Quarter, Little Woods and the Central Business District continued to have the most reported incidents.
Central Business District saw the largest decline. Crime reports in Lower 9th Ward also fell, after increasing the week before, and incidents in Desire are down considerably as well.
Regarding day and time factors, Saturdays, Wednesdays and Sundays saw the most crime incidents. The largest decrease from the previous week occurred on Thursdays, Fridays and Tuesdays, while incidents on Saturdays, Wednesdays and Mondays went up. Comparing times of day, evening, early afternoon and midday saw the most crime.
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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