Phoenix Police: 10 calls for ‘Extortion’ reported in week ending May 17

In the week ending May 17, Phoenix police received a total of 10 calls for ‘Extortion’, according to the latest data from the City of Phoenix Open Data.

This was an increase of 100% compared to the previous week, which saw five calls for ‘Extortion’.

The overall most common call type during this period was ‘Trespassing’, accounting for 1,304 calls (42.9% of total calls).

The highest concentration of ‘Extortion’ calls came from the DF21 grid, with one complaint, followed by the AH07 grid with one.

According to the report, six of the ‘Extortion’ calls made in Phoenix (60%) during the week ending May 17 did not require any action.

The Phoenix Police Department reported a decrease in both violent and property crimes in 2023. According to the 2024 Crime Reduction Plan, violent crimes dropped by 4% compared to the previous year, while property crimes saw a 13% reduction. However, juvenile offenses surged by 75%, reaching nearly 1,000 cases in 2023. Auto thefts were a primary driver of this increase, with a staggering 500% rise.

The report also lists key priorities for 2024, most of them related to strengthening investigations and expanding the department’s intelligence capabilities. The aim is to enhance the ability to prevent and control crime in the city, while also coordinating a stricter approach to weapons offenses and gun crimes.