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Week Ending March 22: Phoenix police tally 12 calls for 'Extortion'

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Joseph Klima, Reserve Assistant C​hief at Phoenix Police Department | https://www.phoenix.gov/

Joseph Klima, Reserve Assistant C​hief at Phoenix Police Department | https://www.phoenix.gov/

In the week ending March 22, Phoenix police received a total of 12 calls for 'Extortion', according to the latest data from the City of Phoenix Open Data.

This was an increase of 9.1% compared to the previous week, which saw 11 calls for 'Extortion'.

The overall most common call type during this period was 'Trespassing', accounting for 1,217 calls (41.2% of total calls).

The highest concentration of 'Extortion' calls came from the DI20 grid, with two complaints, followed by the IB16 grid with one.

According to the report, four of the 'Extortion' calls made in Phoenix (33.3%) during the week ending March 22 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 'Extortion' to Phoenix Police During Week Ending March 22
Incident NumberAddressGridDisposition
20250042081152XX W. Desert LaneIB16Departmental Report
20250041788991XX W. Monte Vista RoadBD06No Action Required
20250041639140XX W. Avenida Del. SolDepartmental Report
20250041287718XX N. 74th AvenueBD11Interaction
202500400158132XX S. 48th StreetIH38Departmental Report
20250039974936XX W. Michelle DriveDI20No Action Required
20250039942357XX W. Illini StreetAF15Interaction
20250039793144XX N. 99th AvenueBH05No Action Required
20250039688941XX N. 112th AvenueBH01Interaction
20250039656136XX W. Michelle DriveDI20Departmental Report
2025003963267XX W. Peoria AvenueCJ26No Action Required
202500391455280XX N. North Valley ParkwayFA24Interaction

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