Nicholas DiPonzio, Assistant Chief at Phoenix Police Department | https://www.phoenix.gov/
Nicholas DiPonzio, Assistant Chief at Phoenix Police Department | https://www.phoenix.gov/
This was a decrease of 75% compared to the previous week, which saw 12 calls for 'Extortion'.
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 'Extortion' calls came from the CH21 grid, with one complaint, followed by the BG27 grid with one.
According to the report, one of the 'Extortion' calls made in Phoenix (33.3%) 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.
| Incident Number | Address | Grid | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202500453552 | 34XX W. Purdue Avenue | CH21 | Interaction |
| 202500436390 | 2XX W. Clarendon Avenue | BG27 | Departmental Report |
| 202500430136 | E. Willetta Street & N. 25th Street | BC33A | No Action Required |
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