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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Phoenix police see 6 'Arson' calls in week ending April 12

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Charmane Osborn, Assistant C​hief at Phoenix Police Department | https://www.phoenix.gov/

Charmane Osborn, Assistant C​hief at Phoenix Police Department | https://www.phoenix.gov/

In the week ending April 12, Phoenix police received a total of six calls for 'Arson', according to the latest data from the City of Phoenix Open Data.

This was an increase of 50% compared to the previous week, which saw four calls for 'Arson'.

The overall most common call type during this period was 'Trespassing', accounting for 1,316 calls (43% of total calls).

The highest concentration of 'Arson' calls came from the DB24 grid, with two complaints, followed by the BG18 grid with one.

According to the report, one of the 'Arson' calls made in Phoenix (16.7%) during the week ending April 12 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 'Arson' to Phoenix Police During Week Ending April 12
Incident NumberAddressGridDisposition
20250051705843XX W. Weldon AvenueBG18Departmental Report
2025005145351XX W. Portland StreetBC27BDepartmental Report
20250051023819XX W. Aster DriveDB24Interaction
20250050844919XX W. Aster DriveDB24Departmental Report
20250050599522XX E. Thomas RoadBF32Departmental Report
20250050143542XX E. Washington StreetBA37No Action Required

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