Sean Kennedy, Assistant Chief at Phoenix Police Department | https://www.phoenix.gov/
Sean Kennedy, Assistant Chief at Phoenix Police Department | https://www.phoenix.gov/
This was an increase of 50% compared to the previous week, which saw four calls for 'Forgery'.
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 'Forgery' calls came from the BF37 grid, with one complaint, followed by the BD06 grid with one.
According to the report, one of the 'Forgery' calls made in Phoenix (16.7%) 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.
| Incident Number | Address | Grid | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202500420689 | 43XX E. Cheery Lynn Road | BF37 | Departmental Report |
| 202500417664 | 93XX W. McDowell Road | BD06 | Departmental Report |
| 202500416335 | 26XX W. Claremont Street | CB23B | Departmental Report |
| 202500407176 | 64XX W. McDowell Road | BC13A | No Action Required |
| 202500405255 | 100XX N. Cave Creek Road | CI30 | Departmental Report |
| 202500402894 | 13XX E. St. Catherine Avenue | AC30 | Departmental Report |
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