Interim Police Chief Michael Sullivan | City of Phoenix
Interim Police Chief Michael Sullivan | City of Phoenix
This was an increase of 250% compared to the previous week, which saw two calls for 'Speeding/Racing'.
The overall most common call type during this period was 'Trespassing', accounting for 728 calls (43.4% of total calls).
The highest concentration of 'Speeding/Racing' calls came from the CC24 grid, with two complaints, followed by the DF34 grid with one.
According to the report, six of the 'Speeding/Racing' calls made in Phoenix (85.7%) during the week ending Nov. 16 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.
| Incident Number | Address | Grid | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202401675875 | 66XX N. 23rd Avenue | CC24 | No Action Required |
| 202401675862 | E. Greenway Road & N. 32nd Street | DF34 | No Action Required |
| 202401668628 | N. 39th Avenue & W. Monte Cristo Avenue | DF19 | No Action Required |
| 202401663832 | E. Baseline Road & S. 32nd Street | AB35 | No Action Required |
| 202401663322 | 28XX E. Phelps Road | DG34 | No Action Required |
| 202401662769 | 20XX W. Ocotillo Road | CC24 | Interaction |
| 202401662491 | N. 79th Avenue & W. Fairmount Avenue | BG09 | No Action Required |
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