Interim Police Chief Michael Sullivan | City of Phoenix
Interim Police Chief Michael Sullivan | City of Phoenix
This was an increase of 1,000% compared to the previous week, which saw one calls for 'Shooting'.
The overall most common call type during this period was 'Trespassing', accounting for 1,163 calls (41.2% of total calls).
The highest concentration of 'Shooting' calls came from the BC29A grid, with three complaints, followed by the AI26 grid with one.
According to the report, one of the 'Shooting' calls made in Phoenix (9.1%) during the week ending April 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202500499896 | 2XX N. Estrella Parkway | Departmental Report | |
| 202500495933 | 11XX E. McDowell Road | BC29A | Departmental Report |
| 202500495850 | 12XX S. 11th Avenue | AI26 | Departmental Report |
| 202500493682 | 51XX W. Encanto Boulevard | BE16 | Interaction |
| 202500493420 | 28XX W. Las Palmaritas Drive | CF22 | Departmental Report |
| 202500478760 | 71XX S. 51st Avenue | AB17 | Interaction |
| 202500478736 | 166XX N. 31st Street | DG34 | Departmental Report |
| 202500467384 | 11XX E. McDowell Road | BC29A | Departmental Report |
| 202500464977 | 3XX W. Tamarisk Street | AE27 | Departmental Report |
| 202500464442 | 72XX S. 45th Avenue | AB18 | Departmental Report |
| 202500464113 | 11XX E. McDowell Road | BC29A | No Action Required |
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