The number of crime incidents in New Orleans saw an overall increase last week, for the second week in a row, according to data from SpotCrime, which collects data from police agencies and validated sources. Incidents rose to 4,186 for the week of March 25, up from 3,908 the week before.
The specific offenses that increased the most were burglary and vandalism. Burglary rose to 295 incidents last week, from 147 the week before. Vandalism went from 84 to 124.
While somewhat smaller categories, there was also a notable percentage increase in shootings, from 66 incidents per week to 90, and in arson, from two to four incidents.
There were 27 reported robbery incidents last week. That represents an increase from 22 incidents the previous week. There were also 467 incidents of theft, up from 453 the week before.
Among the few types of offenses that saw a downturn last week, reports of assault went from 331 to 315.
There were 2,864 reports of "other" crimes, an increase of 61 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, 98 involved arrests, such as for drug possession, down from 111 reported arrests the week before.
As far as where crime is concentrated in the city, Central Business District, the French Quarter and Little Woods continued to have the most reported incidents last week.
Crime in Seventh Ward went up the most; incidents in the neighborhood have been rising for two weeks in a row. Crime reports in Central Business District also rose, after declining the week before, and incidents in Little Woods are up considerably as well.
Regarding day and time factors, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays witnessed the most reported crimes last week. The largest increase from the previous week occurred on Thursdays, Fridays and Wednesdays, while incidents on Mondays went down. Comparing times of day, late afternoon, evening 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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