Derek Elmore, Executive Assistant Chief at Phoenix Police Department | https://www.phoenix.gov/
Derek Elmore, Executive Assistant Chief at Phoenix Police Department | https://www.phoenix.gov/
This was a decrease of 25% compared to the previous week, which saw 20 calls for 'Loitering'.
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 'Loitering' calls came from the BA34 grid, with one complaint, followed by the BB29 grid with one.
According to the report, 12 of the 'Loitering' calls made in Phoenix (80%) during the week ending March 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202500350052 | 29XX E. Monroe Street | BA34 | No Action Required |
| 202500342627 | 9XX N. Seventh Street | BB29 | No Action Required |
| 202500342212 | 35XX W. Van Buren Street | BA20 | No Action Required |
| 202500340565 | 15XX W. North Lane | CI25 | No Action Required |
| 202500340516 | 25XX W. Indian School Road | BH23B | No Action Required |
| 202500340290 | 19XX W. Glendale Avenue | CD24 | No Action Required |
| 202500340083 | 67XX W. Indian School Road | BG12 | No Action Required |
| 202500338988 | Xx W. Culver Street | BC27A | Interaction |
| 202500337416 | 49XX N. 51st Avenue | BI17 | No Action Required |
| 202500337194 | 43XX W. Cactus Road | DA18 | No Action Required |
| 202500330840 | 6XX E. Thunderbird Road | DD28 | Interaction |
| 202500329092 | 21XX W. Bethany Home Road | CA24 | No Action Required |
| 202500320494 | 25XX W. Berridge Lane | CB23B | No Action Required |
| 202500319716 | 42XX N. 13th Place | BH30 | No Action Required |
| 202500318652 | E. Garfield Street & N. Third Street | BB28 | Interaction |
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