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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Phoenix police handle 4 calls for 'Stalking' during week ending Nov. 9

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Charmane Osborn, Assistant C​hief at Phoenix Police Department | https://www.phoenix.gov/

Charmane Osborn, Assistant C​hief at Phoenix Police Department | https://www.phoenix.gov/

In the week ending Nov. 9, Phoenix police received a total of four calls for 'Stalking', according to the latest data from the City of Phoenix Open Data.

This was an increase of 33.3% compared to the previous week, which saw three calls for 'Stalking'.

The overall most common call type during this period was 'Trespassing', accounting for 1,037 calls (42.1% of total calls).

The highest concentration of 'Stalking' calls came from the DH30 grid, with two complaints, followed by the BC34A grid with one.

According to the report, three of the 'Stalking' calls made in Phoenix (75%) during the week ending Nov. 9 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.

Calls for 'Stalking' to Phoenix Police During Week Ending Nov. 9
Incident NumberAddressGridDisposition
20240165355730XX E. Brill StreetBC34ANo Action Required
202401649652124XX N. 19th AvenueDB24No Action Required
20240163366214XX E. Bell RoadDH30Interaction
20240163356914XX E. Bell RoadDH30No Action Required

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