In the week ending April 5, Phoenix police received one call for ‘Soliciting’, according to the latest data from the City of Phoenix Open Data.
This was an increase compared to the previous week, which saw no calls for ‘Soliciting’.
The overall most common call type during this period was ‘Trespassing’, accounting for 1,163 calls (41.2% of total calls).
The only call for ‘Soliciting’ during this period came from the BI24 grid.
According to the report, the only ‘Soliciting’ call made in Phoenix during the week ending April 5 required 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202500477090 | 22XX W. Camelback Road | BI24 | Interaction |
