Joseph Klima, Reserve Assistant Chief at Phoenix Police Department | https://www.phoenix.gov/
Joseph Klima, Reserve Assistant Chief at Phoenix Police Department | https://www.phoenix.gov/
This was a decrease of 26.7% compared to the previous week, which saw 15 calls for 'Loitering'.
The overall most common call type during this period was 'Trespassing', accounting for 1,255 calls (44% of total calls).
The highest concentration of 'Loitering' calls came from the DB19 grid, with one complaint, followed by the BH23B grid with one.
According to the report, four of the 'Loitering' calls made in Phoenix (36.4%) during the week ending March 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202500379622 | N. Black Canyon A/C & W. Bell Road | No Action Required | |
| 202500374372 | 42XX W. Cactus Road | DB19 | Interaction |
| 202500374087 | 26XX W. Glenrosa Avenue | BH23B | Interaction |
| 202500367844 | 172XX N. Black Canyon A/C | DH23A | Interaction |
| 202500363148 | 24XX E. Southern Avenue | AD33 | Interaction |
| 202500360720 | E. Alice Avenue & N. Seventh Street | CG28 | Interaction |
| 202500360166 | E. Diamond Street & N. 13th Street | BC30B | No Action Required |
| 202500360126 | N. 17th Street & E. Indian School Road | No Action Required | |
| 202500359680 | S. 12th Avenue & W. Madison Street | BA26 | Interaction |
| 202500358768 | N. Interstate 17 Fw & W. Northern Ave. | No Action Required | |
| 202500357851 | 6XX N. First Avenue | BB27 | Interaction |
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