Interim Police Chief Michael Sullivan | City of Phoenix
Interim Police Chief Michael Sullivan | City of Phoenix
This was an increase of 71.4% compared to the previous week, which saw seven calls for 'Shooting'.
The overall most common call type during this period was 'Trespassing', accounting for 1,227 calls (43.5% of total calls).
The highest concentration of 'Shooting' calls came from the BE18 grid, with one complaint, followed by the BB16 grid with one.
According to the report, none of the 'Shooting' calls made in Phoenix during the week ending March 8 required 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202500351805 | 28XX N. 46th Avenue | BE18 | Departmental Report |
| 202500341528 | 51XX W. Polk Street | BB16 | Departmental Report |
| 202500335980 | 34XX N. 38th Street | BG36 | Departmental Report |
| 202500335468 | 140XX N. 32nd Street | DD35B | Departmental Report |
| 202500327987 | 10XX N. 16th Street | BC31B | Departmental Report |
| 202500325371 | 26XX E. Roosevelt Street | BB33 | Departmental Report |
| 202500319782 | 92XX W. Thomas Road | BE06 | Departmental Report |
| 202500318437 | 55XX N. 17th Avenue | CA25 | Departmental Report |
| 202500317770 | 71XX S. 51st Avenue | AB17 | Departmental Report |
| 202500317007 | 30XX W. Garfield Street | BB22 | Interaction |
| 202500316816 | 11XX E. McDowell Road | BC29A | Departmental Report |
| 202500316326 | 21XX W. Heatherbrae Drive | BH24 | Departmental Report |
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