How many calls were made for 'Prowler' in Phoenix during week ending March 22?

Ed DeCastro, Assistant Chief at Phoenix Police Department | https://www.phoenix.gov/

By PHX Reporter

Apr 4, 2025

In the week ending March 22, Phoenix police received a total of 15 calls for 'Prowler', according to the latest data from the City of Phoenix Open Data.

This was an increase of 400% compared to the previous week, which saw three calls for 'Prowler'.

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 'Prowler' calls came from the DG31 grid, with one complaint, followed by the AE12 grid with one.

According to the report, nine of the 'Prowler' calls made in Phoenix (60%) 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 'Prowler' to Phoenix Police During Week Ending March 22

Incident Number	Address	Grid	Disposition
202500413987	16XX E. Aire Libre Avenue	DG31	Interaction
202500413652	68XX W. Levi Drive	AE12	No Action Required
202500409121	36XX E. Monterosa Street	BH36	No Action Required
202500408798	22XX E. Culver Street	BC32A	No Action Required
202500408366	64XX W. Gambit Trail	FA13	Interaction
202500408179	6XX W. Bell Road	DG27	Interaction
202500407810	49XX W. Apollo Road	AC17	Interaction
202500403519	40XX S. Ninth Street	AF29	No Action Required
202500403517	35XX E. Taylor Street	BB35	No Action Required
202500398561	26XX N. 36th Street	BE36	Interaction
202500397025	13XX W. Sherman Street	AJ26	No Action Required
202500393465	14XX E. Bell Road	DH30	No Action Required
202500393396	158XX N. 39th Place	DF36	Interaction
202500393166	354XX N. 34th Avenue	GA21	No Action Required
202500388218	33XX W. Madison Street	BA21	No Action Required