Quantcast

PHX Reporter

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Phoenix police see 7 'Molesting' calls in week ending March 29

Webp 9p1a64otub684nazmbgmqaokbu4y

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 29, Phoenix police received a total of seven calls for 'Molesting', according to the latest data from the City of Phoenix Open Data.

This was an increase of 16.7% compared to the previous week, which saw six calls for 'Molesting'.

The overall most common call type during this period was 'Trespassing', accounting for 1,297 calls (42.1% of total calls).

The highest concentration of 'Molesting' calls came from the CD21 grid, with one complaint, followed by the BA22 grid with one.

According to the report, one of the 'Molesting' calls made in Phoenix (14.3%) during the week ending March 29 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 'Molesting' to Phoenix Police During Week Ending March 29
Incident NumberAddressGridDisposition
20250046151348XX W. Rose LaneDepartmental Report
20250045643670XX N. 33rd AvenueCD21No Action Required
2025004509841XX N. 30th AvenueBA22Departmental Report
2025004343993XX W. Thomas RoadBF27Interaction
202500431434Xx W. Muriel DriveDH27Departmental Report
202500431232172XX N. Black Canyon A/CDH23ADepartmental Report
20250042835316XX W. Hazelwood StreetBI25Departmental Report

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate

MORE NEWS