Crime levels increase last month in Dallas: What's the latest in the trend?

Crime levels increase last month in Dallas: What's the latest in the trend?Photo: iStock
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Published on August 09, 2019

The number of crime incidents in Dallas saw an overall increase last month for the third month in a row, according to data from CrimeoMeter, which collects data from police agencies and validated sources.

Incidents rose by 3.4%, from 11,175 in June up to 11,557 in July. This month’s increase in crime incidents puts the monthly total at about 15% below the same month a year ago. Crime trends often contain recurring patterns, based on seasons and other local events, making a year-over-year comparison most relevant.

Theft and auto theft led the most recent uptick in crime reports. Theft rose from 2,142 reported incidents in June to 2,302 in July, and has grown by 151 incidents since July of last year. Auto theft incidents went up from 833 to 889 for the month, or a 6.7% increase. Auto theft reports are up even more from a year ago.

While somewhat smaller categories, there was also a notable percentage increase last month in arson, from eight incidents per month to 14, and in alcohol-related offenses, from 464 up to 504. Both arson and alcohol-related offenses have decreased since the same month last year.

Among the few types of offenses that saw a downturn last month, domestic offenses decreased from 108 to 77. Assault incidents fell from 827 to 797, and drug-related offenses went down from 215 to 206. Domestic offenses and assault incidents have seen an overall upward trend since the same time last year.

When it comes to crime patterns in different areas of the city, South Boulevard-Park Row Historic, Oak Lawn and Preston Hollow saw the largest increase from June to July. West End Historic District, Lake Highlands and Dells District also saw considerable percentage increases in crime offenses for the month, although they continue to have lower overall crime levels. Over the past year, crime has gone up the most in Reunion District, and has had the biggest decline in Northeast Dallas.

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays saw the most crime incidents last month. The largest increase from the previous month occurred on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while incidents on Saturdays, Sundays and Fridays fell. Comparing times of day, late morning, late afternoon and midday saw the most crime last month on average each day.

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