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 4,554 for the week of April 29, up from 4,307 the week before.

The specific offenses that increased the most were burglary and assault. Burglary rose to 322 incidents last week, from 232 the week before. Assault went from 345 to 381. Reports of assault have continued to grow for the last two weeks.

While a somewhat smaller category, there was also a notable percentage increase in robbery, from 27 incidents per week to 34.

Among the few types of offenses that saw a downturn last week, reports of theft went from 467 to 446. Shootings fell from 76 to 75, and vandalism went down from 126 to 125.

There was an increase in the reports of "other" crimes 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, 97 involved arrests, such as for drug possession, up from 91 reported arrests the week before.

Considering the concentration of crime across the city, the French Quarter, Central Business District and Central City had the most reported incidents last week. The French Quarter and Central Business District were at the top of the list the previous week as well.

Crime in Seventh Ward went up the most. Crime reports in Mid-City also rose, after declining the week before, and incidents in West Riverside are up considerably as well.

Regarding when most crimes are committed, Monday, Wednesday and Friday witnessed the most crime incidents last week. The largest increase from the previous week occurred on Monday, Thursday and Friday, while incidents on Sunday went down. Comparing times of day, late afternoon, early afternoon and evening saw the most crime last week.

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