2018 2nd Quarter Crime Report

2nd Quarter Crime Report April - June 2018

Fort Worth Police Department Chief Joel F. Fitzgerald

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I. UNDERSTANDING CRIME REPORTING …………………………………………. 3

1.1 NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE ON REPORTING CRIME …………………………………….. 4

1.2 FORT WORTH’S CRIME REPORT ………………………………………………………….. 4

1.3 UNDERSTANDING NIBRS FIGURES ……………………………………………………... 5

1.4 SIGNIFICANT METHODOLOGY AND DEFINITION DIFFERENCES …...……………… 5

SECTION II. NATIONAL INCIDENT BASED REPORTING SYSTEM ………………………… 6

2.1 SECOND QUARTER 2018 CITYWIDE NIBRS CRIME REPORT...……................. .... 7

2.2 2017 CRIME RATE …..………………………………………………………………………….. 8

2.3 CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS (NIBRS - GROUP “A”) ………………………………….… 9

2.4 CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY (NIBRS - GROUP “A”) ……...………...………… …….. 12

2.5 CRIMES AGAINST SOCIETY (NIBRS - GROUP “A”)……………………………………….. 14

2.6 OTHER OFFENSES (NIBRS - GROUP “B”) ……………………………………….....…….. 14

2.7 GANG UNIT REPORT …………………………………………………………………………. 15

2.8 OFFENSES BY COUNCIL DISTRICT ……………………………………………………….. 17

SECTION III. DIRECTIONS HOME REPORT …………………………………………………….. 26

SECTION IV. MAJOR CITIES COMPARISON ……………………………………………………. 30

SECTION V. QUARTERLY DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES UPDATE ............………................ 33

DISCLAIMER: This report provides a snapshot of the Fort Worth Police Department’s National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) data that was queried from the Records Manage- ment System (RMS) July 11, 2018. The Department’s RMS is updated regularly based on on- going investigations. Since this is a snapshot, data queried before or after this date could change and may vary from other reports.

Section I - Understanding Crime Report

Second Quarter (April- June) 2018 Crime Report

Section I.

Understanding NIBRS Crime Reporting

Section I - Understanding Crime Report

Second Quarter (April- June) 2018 Crime Report

1.1 National Perspective on Reporting Crime: Transitioning from Uniform Crime Reporting to National Incident-Based Reporting System

According to the National Incident-Based Reporting System, Volume 1: Data Collection Guidelines, by the U.S. Department of Justice,

“Since the establishment of the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program in 1930, the volume, diversity, and complexity of crime steadily increased while the UCR Program remained virtually unchanged. Recognizing the need to address crime’s growing challenge, the law enforcement community in the late 1970s called for a thorough study of the UCR Program with the objective of revising the Program to meet law enforcement’s needs into the twenty-first century. The National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) is the result of that study.” In January 1989, the FBI began accepting NIBRS data from a handful of agencies. As more contributing law enforcement agencies learn about the rich data available through incident-based reporting (and as resources permit), more agencies are implementing the NIBRS. In 2016, the FBI Director agreed to transition the UCR Program to NIBRS-only data collection by January 1, 2021. Modernizing crime data reporting is no longer optional. Fort Worth understands the importance of collecting and reporting detailed, accurate, and meaningful incident-based data. In January 2006, Fort Worth was certified to participate in the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) and began reporting NIBRS data to the Texas Department of Public Safety. With the use of the NIBRS, the Fort Worth Police Department has the capability to generate re- ports reflecting a multitude of interrelationships among the collected data — enhancing its ability to ana- lyze crime trends and to implement tactical strategies. NIBRS data is of great value to the City of Fort Worth! In 2012, approximately 43 percent of the reporting agencies throughout the nation were NIBRS certified, and an increasing number of agencies are transitioning to NIBRS. In the meantime, the FBI continues to report UCR data (by extracting UCR data from NIBRS data) until such time as the Uniform Crime Re- porting can be discontinued. FBI data is used to identify national and regional crime trends. FBI data is often used for rankings — although the FBI does not recommend this practice — and is often consid- ered the best available information to compare crime from one jurisdiction to another. Since UCR data is available for all reporting agencies nationwide, it is also used for the purpose of making comparisons. One of Fort Worth’s five Strategic Goals is to become the safest major city in the United States. The FBI data, along with other third-party rankings, are used to determine if we are making progress towards this goal/vision. The Fort Worth Police Department reports NIBRS data so that elected officials, city leaders and the public can review the detailed crime data. Please refer to Section IV of this report and FBI data to understand (in a very general sense) how Fort Worth compares to peer cities. To learn more about the differences between Uniform Crime Reporting and National Incident- Based Reporting System data, please visit the Fort Worth Police Department website at http:// www.fortworthpd.com/crime-information/ 1.2 Fort Worth’s Crime Report

Section I - Understanding Crime Report

Second Quarter (April- June) 2018 Crime Report

1.3

Understanding NIBRS Figures

NIBRS compiles detailed reports on two types of offenses: Group “A” offenses and Group “B” offenses. The two groupings are based on the amount of reporting required for each. Both incidents and arrests are reported for Group “A” offenses, while only arrests are reported for Group “B” offenses. The following criteria is used to determine whether a crime should be designated as a Group “A” offense: 1. The seriousness or significance of the offense. 2. The frequency or volume of its occurrence. 3. The prevalence of the offense nationwide. 4. The probability of the offense being brought to law enforcement’s attention. 5. The likelihood that law enforcement is the best channel for collecting data regarding the offense. 6. The burden placed on law enforcement in collecting data on the offense. 7. The national statistical validity and usefulness of the collected data. 8. The national UCR Program’s responsibility to make crime data available not only to law enforcement but to others having a legitimate interest in it.

Group “A” offenses are categorized into one of the three following categories: 1) Crimes Against Persons; 2) Crimes Against Property; 3) Crimes Against Society.

1) Crimes Against Persons = Scores one offense for each victim 2) Crimes Against Property = Scores one offense for each distinct operation

(except Motor Vehicle Theft / one offense is counted per stolen vehicle)

3) Crime Against Society = Scores one offense for each violation

NIBRS Group A includes the following Offenses:

Homicide Offenses

 Destruction / Damage / Vandalism of Property



Sex Offenses, Forcible

Drug / Narcotic Offenses



Sex Offenses, Non-forcible

Embezzlement



Robbery

Extortion / Blackmail



Assault Offenses

Fraud Offenses



Burglary / Breaking and Entering

Gambling Offenses



Larceny / Theft Offenses

Kidnapping / Abduction



Motor Vehicle Theft

Pornography / Obscene Material



Arson

Prostitution Offenses



Bribery

Stolen Property Offenses



Counterfeiting / Forgery

Weapon Law Violations



Human Trafficking



Animal Cruelty



(UCR Part I includes the following eight offenses: Criminal Homicide, Forcible Rape, Robbery, Aggravat- ed Assault, Burglary, Larceny-Theft, Motor Vehicle Theft, and Arson.)

1.4

Significant Methodology and Definition Differences

A significant difference between NIBRS and UCR Traditional Summary Reporting is that for Crimes Against Persons, NIBRS counts the number of victims, while UCR counts the number of incidents. Con- sequentially, NIBRS figures tend to show more Crimes Against Persons than UCR figures. In addition, the definitions for Part 1 offenses used in Summary Reporting are different than the offense definitions used by the NIBRS. Visit http://www.fortworthpd.com/crime-information/ for more details about the dif- ferences between NIBRS and UCR Traditional Summary Reporting.

Section I - Understanding Crime Report

Second Quarter (April- June) 2018 Crime Report

Section II.

National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS)

Section II - NIBRS

Second Quarter (April- June) 2018 Crime Report

Second Quarter 2018 NIBRS Crime Report 2.1 In the first six months of 2018, NIBRS Group A and B offenses decreased 7.9 percent compared to the first six months of 2017. Crimes Against Persons decreased 2.5 percent, Crimes Against Property decreased 5.9 percent, and Crimes Against Society decreased 17.6 percent. In the Second Quarter of 2018 compared to the Second Quarter of 2017, offenses decreased 6.1 percent. Crimes Against Persons decreased 4.1 percent overall with decreases in forcible sex offenses and murder and nonnegligent manslaughter. Crimes Against Property decreased 5.3 percent overall with fraud and robbery offenses attributing to the decrease.

Figure 1 - Second Quarter 2018 Citywide NIBRS Group A Offenses

Cumulative Comparison January - June

Number of Offenses

Type of Offense

April - June 2018

April - June 2017

% Change 2018 2017 % Change

13A - C Assault Offenses

3,313

3,429

-3.4% 6,331 6,434 -1.6% -0.1% 1,474 1,477 -0.2% -5.2% 4,252 4,343 -2.1% 1.8% 605 614 -1.5% 25.0% 8 16 -50.0% 66.7% 96 72 33.3%

13A 13B 13C

754

755

Aggravated Assault

2,228

2,349

Simple Assault

331

325

Intimidation

64A-B Human Trafficking 100 Kidnapping/Abduction

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

09A - B

-11.8% 32 42 -23.8%

09A 09B

-11.8% 32 39 -17.9%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter

-100.0% 0

3 -100.0%

Negligent Manslaughter

11A - D Sex Offenses, Forcible

246 112 134

310 131 179

-20.6% 475 567 -16.2% -14.5% 213 236 -9.7% -25.1% 262 331 -20.8% 0.0% 23 27 -14.8% -4.1% 6,965 7,142 -2.5% 15.2% 75 77 -2.6% 1.4% 2,315 2,409 -3.9% -2.7% 1,599 1,755 -8.9% 17.1% 373 397 -6.0% 7.1% 343 257 33.5% 12.4% 289 252 14.7% -- 2 0 --

11A

Forcible Rape

11B-D

Other

36A-B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible

Crimes Against Persons Subtotal

3,654

3,811

200 Arson 510 Bribery

220 Burglary/Breaking & Entering

1,267

1,249

898 233 136 154

923 199 127 137

Residence

Business

Other

250 Counterfeiting/Forgery

Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)

290

1,809

1,794

0.8% 3,313 3,573 -7.3%

270 Embezzlement 210 Extortion/Blackmail

34.1% 125 90 38.9%

Fraud Offenses (excluding counterfeiting/forgery & bad checks)

26A - E

235

384

-38.8% 457 737 -38.0%

23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total

4,800

5,204

-7.8% 9,538 9,945 -4.1% 0.0% 212 183 15.8% 6.3% 2,205 2,047 7.7% 5.6% 38 33 15.2% 0.0% 31 47 -34.0% 7.1% 817 717 13.9% -4.0% 3,305 3,441 -4.0% -1.6% 1,376 1,408 -2.3% -9.1% 492 608 -19.1%

23A & B

Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching

23C 23D 23E 23F 23G 23H

1,155

1,087

Shoplifting

19 12

18 12

Theft from Building

Theft from Coin-Operated Machine or Device

1,383

1,811 -23.6% 2,930 3,477 -15.7%

Theft from Motor Vehicle

408

381

Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

1,726

1,798

All Other Larceny

240 Motor Vehicle Theft

697 250

708 275

120 Robbery

280 Stolen Property Offenses

-100.0% 1

3 -66.7%

Crimes Against Property Subtotal

9,311

9,830

-5.3% 17,983 19,102 -5.9%

720 Animal Cruelty*

12 --

35A Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)

1,114

1,009 10.4% 2,241 2,904 -22.8%

39A - D Gambling Offenses

-33.3% 58 68 -14.7%

370 Pornography/Obscene Material

-25.8% 41 52 -21.2%

40A - C Prostitution Offenses

236.36% 122 53 130.2%

520 Weapon Law Violations

187

177

5.6% 372 375 -0.8%

NIBRS Group A & B Total NIBRS Group A Total Crimes Against Society Subtotal

1,429 1,275 12.1% 2,846 3,452 -17.6% 14,394 14,916 -3.5% 27,794 29,696 -6.4% 16,979 18,089 -6.1% 32,930 35,747 -7.9%

Note: The crime categories are listed in alphabetical order for ease of reference rather than in order of their importance. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to www.fortworthpd.com/crime-information/ *No 2017 comparison.

Section II - NIBRS

Second Quarter (April- June) 2018 Crime Report

Second Quarter 2018 Crime Rate 2.2 The following table displays the crime rate for each National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Group A offense per 100,000 population. The overall crime rate decreased 8.4 percent in the Second Quarter 2018 compared to the Second Quarter 2017.

Figure 2 - Second Quarter 2018 Crime Rate

NIBRS Crime Rate / 100,000 Population

Type of Offense

April - June 2018 Crime Rate

April - June 2017 Crime Rate

Rate Comparison

13A - C Assault Offenses

369.84

392.26

-5.7%

Aggravated Assault

13A 13B 13C

84.17

86.37

-2.5%

Simple Assault

248.72

268.71

-7.4%

Intimidation

36.95

37.18

-0.6%

64A-B Human Trafficking

0.56

0.46

22.0%

100

Kidnapping/Abduction

6.70

4.12

62.6%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

09A - B

1.67

1.94

-13.9%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter

09A 09B

-13.9%

1.67

1.94

Negligent Manslaughter

-100.0%

0.00

0.11

11A - D Sex Offenses, Forcible

27.46

35.46

-22.6%

Forcible Rape

11A

12.50

14.99

-16.6%

Other

11B-D

14.96

20.48

-26.9%

36A - B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible

1.67

1.72

-2.4%

Crimes Against Persons Subtotal

407.90

435.96

-6.4%

200 510 220

Arson

4.24

3.78

12.4%

Bribery

0.22

0.00

Burglary/Breaking & Entering

141.44

142.88

-1.0%

Residence

100.25

105.59

-5.1%

Business

26.01

22.76

14.3%

Other

15.18

14.53

4.5%

250

Counterfeiting/Forgery

17.19

15.67

9.7%

Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)

290

-1.6%

201.94

205.22

270 210

Embezzlement

6.59

5.03

30.9%

Extortion/Blackmail

0.00

Fraud Offenses (excluding counterfeiting/forgery & bad checks)

26A - E

26.23

43.93

-40.3%

23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total

535.84

595.31

-10.0%

Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching

23A & B

10.83

11.10

-2.4%

Shoplifting

23C 23D 23E 23F 23G 23H 240 120 280

128.94

124.35

3.7%

Theft fromBuilding

2.12

2.06

3.0%

Theft fromCoin-Operated Machine or Device

1.34

1.37

-2.4%

Theft fromMotor Vehicle

154.39

207.17

-25.5%

Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

45.55

43.58

4.5%

All Other Larceny

192.68

205.68

-6.3%

Motor Vehicle Theft

77.81

80.99

-3.9%

Robbery

27.91

31.46

-11.3%

Stolen Property Offenses

0.00

0.23

-100.0%

Crimes Against Property Subtotal

1,039.41

1,124.50

-7.6%

720

Animal Cruelty*

0.78

35A

Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)

124.36

115.42

7.7%

39A - D Gambling Offenses

4.12

-34.9%

2.68

370

Pornography/Obscene Material

3.55

-27.6%

2.57

40A - C Prostitution Offenses

2.52

228.2%

8.26

520

Weapon Law Violations

20.25

3.1%

20.88

Crimes Against Society Subtotal NIBRS Group A Total NIBRS Group A & B Total

159.52

145.85

9.4%

1,606.84

1,706.31

-5.8%

1,895.41

2,069.28

-8.4%

Crime Rates as listed above use the Fort Worth population estimates of 874,168 (U.S. Census Bureau) for 2017 and 895,797 (U.S. Census Bureau, plus average annual rate since 2010) for 2018. *No 2017 comparison.

Section I - Understanding Crime Report

Second Quarter (April- June) 2018 Crime Report

2.3 Crimes Against Persons (NIBRS - Group A)

In the Second Quarter of 2018, Crimes Against Persons decreased 4.1 percent overall with 3,654 offenses (victims) reported compared to 3,811 offenses (victims) reported in the Second Quarter of 2017. Forcible sex offenses decreased 20.6 percent and murder and nonnegligent manslaughter decreased 11.8 percent. Of all Crimes Against Persons in the Second Quarter of 2018, 55 percent were known to be domestic-related.

Figure 3 - Second Quarter 2018, Citywide NIBRS Group A, Crimes Against Persons

Cumulative Comparison January - June

Number of Offenses

Type of Offense

April - June 2018

April - June 2017

% Change 2018 2017 % Change

13A - C Assault Offenses

3,313

3,429

-3.4% 6,331 6,434 -1.6% -0.1% 1,474 1,477 -0.2% -5.2% 4,252 4,343 -2.1% 1.8% 605 614 -1.5% 25.0% 8 16 -50.0% 66.7% 96 72 33.3%

13A 13B 13C

754

755

Aggravated Assault

2,228

2,349

Simple Assault

331

325

Intimidation

64A-B Human Trafficking 100 Kidnapping/Abduction

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

09A - B

-11.8% 32 42 -23.8%

09A 09B

-11.8% 32 39 -17.9%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter

-100.0% 0

3 -100.0%

Negligent Manslaughter

11A - D Sex Offenses, Forcible

246 112 134

310 131 179

-20.6% 475 567 -16.2% -14.5% 213 236 -9.7% -25.1% 262 331 -20.8% 0.0% 23 27 -14.8% -4.1% 6,965 7,142 -2.5%

11A

Forcible Rape

11B-D

Other

36A-B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible

Crimes Against Persons Subtotal

3,654

3,811

Note: The crime categories are listed in alphabetical order for ease of reference rather than in order of their importance. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to www.fortworthpd.com/crime-information/

In the Second Quarter of 2018, there were 15 Murder and Negligent Manslaughter victims, compared to 17 Murder and Negligent Manslaughter victims in the Second Quarter of 2017. The homicides were the result of a range of motives in- cluding seven domestic cases, four argument/fight cases, one child abuse case, one home invasion robbery case, one narcotics case, and one unknown. Nine homicides involved firearms. Eleven of the 15 homicides have been filed. There was one homicide in Council Districts 6 and 9, two homicides in Council Districts 2 and 3, and three homicides in Council Districts 4, 5, and 8. FWPD’s homicide prevention strategies involve partnerships with various units and services. Neighborhood Police Offic- ers, the Victim Assistance Section, and One Safe Place provide outreach services in an effort to prevent domestic vio- lence crimes that have the potential to turn into a homicide. In addition, the Homicide Unit has worked closely with the Crime Lab as policies have changed allowing for more timely entry of ballistic intelligence into the ATF’s National Inte- grated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) to more readily identify persons who may be involved in violent offens- es. The Homicide Unit also continues to work with members of the Gang, Narcotics, and Robbery Units where other criminal activity may elevate to homicide. Most Crimes Against Persons are simple assaults, defined under NIBRS as an “unlawful physical attack by one person upon another where neither the offender displays a weapon, nor the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury involving apparent broken bones, loss of teeth, possible internal injury, severe laceration, or loss of conscious- ness.” Simple assaults decreased 5.2 percent in the Second Quarter of 2018 compared to the Second Quarter of 2017. Approximately 63 percent of simple assault cases were known to be domestic-related. The second-largest Crimes Against Persons category is aggravated assaults. Aggravated assaults decreased 0.1 per- cent in the Second Quarter of 2018 compared to the Second Quarter of 2017. Approximately 44 percent of aggravated assaults were known to be domestic-related. Fifty-two percent of all aggravated assaults occurred within a residence, 21 percent near a roadway, 11 percent in a parking lot or parking garage, 2 percent in a bar or night club, and 14 percent in other locations. Intimidation, another assault offense, is defined as “to unlawfully place another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words and/or other conduct, but without displaying a weapon or subjecting the victim to actual physical attack.” Intimidation offenses increased 1.8 percent in the Second Quarter of 2018 compared to the Second Quarter of 2017.

Section II - NIBRS

Second Quarter (April- June) 2018 Crime Report

2.3 Crimes Against Persons (NIBRS - Group A) Continued..

There were 60 Kidnapping/Abduction offenses in the Second Quarter of 2018 compared to 36 offenses in the Second Quarter of 2017, which is an increase of 66.7 percent. It is important to understand what is included in this count.

person. Restraint without consent is accom- plished if by force, intimidation, or deception or any means.  Kidnapping : Intentionally or knowingly [abducting] another person … not coupled with intent to use or to threaten to use deadly force.  Aggravated Kidnapping : Intentionally or knowingly [abducting] another person with the intent [for example] to hold him for ransom or reward … use him as a shield or hos- tage...inflict bodily injury.  Unlawful Transport : For pecuniary benefit [transporting] an individual in a manner that is designed to conceal the individual from … law enforcement authorities … and [creating] a substantial likelihood that the individual will suffer serious bodily injury or death.

Kidnapping/Abduction is defined by the Na- tional Incident Based Reporting System as “the unlawful seizure, transportation, and/or detention of a person against his/her will or of a minor with- out the consent of his/her custodial parent or legal guardian.” The Texas Penal Code further divides this defini- tion into four categories: unlawful restraint, kidnap- ping, aggravated kidnapping, and unlawful transport. Please refer to Texas Penal Code Title 5, Chapter 20 for full definitions, but below are ab- breviated definitions of each:  Unlawful restraint: Intentionally or know- ingly [restraining] another person. Restrain: Restrict a person’s movements with- out consent, so as to interfere substantially with the person’s liberty, by moving the person from one place to another or by confining the

Of the 60 kidnapping offenses this quarter, 46 were unlawful restraints, 2 were kidnappings, and 12 were aggravated kidnapping. In 76 percent of all cases, the victim knew the suspect, 67 percent were known to be domestic-related, and in 51 percent of the cases, the victim was dating or married to the suspect at the time of the incident. In the Second Quarter of 2018, overall forcible sex offenses decreased 20 percent from 310 in 2017 to 246 in 2018. For- cible rape offenses decreased 14.5 percent from 131 offenses in the Second Quarter of 2018 to 112 offenses in the Sec- ond Quarter of 2017. Of all forcible rape offenses, 73 percent were known offender-related , and 53 percent of all victims were 17 years of age or under. The Sex Crimes Unit did not identify any serial offenders in the Second Quarter of 2018. The Sex Crimes Unit continues the investigative process with the goal of bringing all perpetrators to justice. The “Other” forcible sex offense category includes forcible sodomy, sexual assault with an object, and forcible fondling. These offenses decreased 25.1 percent from 179 offenses in the Second Quarter of 2018 to 134 offenses in the Second Quarter of 2017 and approximately 84 percent involved victims 17 years of age or under. In the Second Quarter of 2018, nonforcible sex offenses remained constant with 15 offenses. The majority of these offenses are considered statutory rape, which is defined as nonforcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent. Figure 4 - 2016 to 2018 Citywide Crimes Against Persons

Crimes Against Persons

1,400

1,300

1,200

1,100

1,000

2016

2017

900

2018

800

700

600

500

Jan Feb Mar

Apr

May Jun Jul

Aug Sep Oct

Nov Dec

Section II - NIBRS

Second Quarter (April- June) 2018 Crime Report

2.3 Crimes Against Persons (NIBRS - Group A) Continued...

In the Second Quarter of 2018, the total number of victims assigned to the Special Victims Section decreased by 5.3 percent compared to the Second Quarter of 2017. The number of victims assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit decreased 6.8 percent. The number of victims assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit decreased 3.6 percent, and the number of victims assigned to the Sex Crimes Unit decreased 32.4 percent in the Second Quarter of 2018 compared to the Second Quarter of 2017.

Figure 5 – Second Quarter 2018, Special Victims Section

Number of Victims Assigned

Unit

Jan - Mar 2018

Jan - Mar 2017

% Change

Crimes Against Children Unit

600

644

-6.8%

Special Vic- tims Section

Domestic Violence Unit

2,547

2,641

-3.6%

Sex Crimes Unit

136

-32.4%

TOTAL

3,239

3,421

-5.3%

The Fort Worth Police Department’s Special Victims Section includes the Domestic Violence Unit, Crimes Against Children Unit (CACU), Sex Crimes Unit, and the Sex Offender Registration and Monitoring Unit. The Domestic Violence Unit investigates incidents of domestic violence in partnership with the various agen- cies collocated under the One Safe Place umbrella (Tarrant County’s Family Justice Center). One Safe Place brings together a multi-agency task force, under one roof, dedicated to providing coordinated services to victims of domestic violence and their children.

The Crimes Against Children Unit’s mandate is to aggressively investigate abuse and sexual abuse of children under 17, as well as homicides of children under the age of six (in partnership with the various agencies under the Alliance for Children non-profit organization). The Sex Crimes Unit (SCU) investigates sexual assault cases, indecent exposures, public lewdness, improper photography, injury to the elderly in care facilities, stalking, and any other crime of a sexual nature involving adults of 17 years old and older.

The Sex Offender Registration and Monitoring Unit is responsible for ensuring sex offenders are in compliance with registration requirements.

The Sex Crimes Unit and the Victim Assistance Section continue to work with patrol officers, hold community meetings, and provide presentations to local colleges on ways to prevent sexual assault. The Sex Crimes Unit along with TCU offi- cials conduct information-exchange meetings to encourage discussion on ways to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim. The Victim Assistance Section continues to provide support services to victims of reported sexual assaults. Cold Case Sexual Assault Detectives have been successful in solving older cases involving multiple victims using DNA from incarcerated individuals.

Section II - NIBRS

Second Quarter (April- June) 2018 Crime Report

2.4 Crimes Against Property (NIBRS - Group A)

In the Second Quarter of 2018, Crimes Against Property decreased 5.3 percent overall, with 9,311 offenses reported compared to 9,830 in the Second Quarter of 2017. Fraud offenses decreased 38.8 percent, robbery decreased 9.1 per- cent, and larceny/theft offenses decreased 7.8, which contributed to the overall decrease in property crime.

Figure 6 - Second Quarter of 2018, Citywide NIBRS Group A, Crimes Against Property

Cumulative Comparison January - June

Number of Offenses

Type of Offense

April - June 2018

April - June 2017

% Change 2018 2017 % Change

200 Arson 510 Bribery

15.2% 75 77 -2.6%

220 Burglary/Breaking & Entering

1,267

1,249

1.4% 2,315 2,409 -3.9% -2.7% 1,599 1,755 -8.9%

Residence

898

923

Business

233

199

17.1% 373 397 -6.0%

Other

136 154

127 137

7.1% 343 257 33.5% 12.4% 289 252 14.7%

250 Counterfeiting/Forgery

Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)

290

1,809

1,794

0.8% 3,313 3,573 -7.3%

270 Embezzlement 210 Extortion/Blackmail

34.1% 125 90 38.9%

Fraud Offenses (excluding counterfeiting/forgery & bad checks)

26A - E

235

384

-38.8% 457 737 -38.0%

23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total

4,800

5,204

-7.8% 9,538 9,945 -4.1% 0.0% 212 183 15.8%

Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching

23A & B

Shoplifting

1,155

1,087

6.3% 2,205 2,047 7.7%

23C

Theft from Building

5.6% 38 33 15.2%

23D

Theft from Coin-Operated Machine or Device

0.0% 31 47 -34.0%

23E

Theft from Motor Vehicle

1,383

1,811 -23.6% 2,930 3,477 -15.7%

23F

Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

408

381

7.1% 817 717 13.9%

23G

All Other Larceny

1,726

1,798

-4.0% 3,305 3,441 -4.0% -1.6% 1,376 1,408 -2.3% -9.1% 492 608 -19.1%

23H

240 Motor Vehicle Theft

697 250

708 275

120 Robbery

280 Stolen Property Offenses

-100.0% 1

3 -66.7%

Crimes Against Property Subtotal

9,311

9,830

-5.3% 17,983 19,102 -5.9%

The crime categories are listed above in alphabetical order for ease of reference rather than in order of their importance. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to www.fortworthpd.com/crime-information/

Section II - NIBRS

Second Quarter (April- June) 2018 Crime Report

2.4 Crimes Against Property (NIBRS - Group A) Continued...

Figure 7 - 2016 - 2018 Citywide Crimes Against Property

Crimes Against Property

4,000

3,500

3,000

2016 2017 2018

2,500

2,000

1,500

1,000

Jan Feb Mar

Apr

May Jun Jul

Aug Sep Oct

Nov Dec

In the Second Quarter of 2018 burglary/breaking and entering increased 1.4 percent with decreases in residential (2.7 percent) and increases in business (17.1 percent) and other (7.1 percent) burglaries. Of the 59 repeat locations, 47 per- cent were residences. In the Second Quarter of 2018, the Fort Worth Police Department arrested 123 suspects for bur- glary.

In the Second Quarter of 2018 motor vehicle theft offenses decreased 1.6 percent (697 offenses) compared to the Sec- ond Quarter of 2017 (708 offenses).

In the Second Quarter of 2018, robbery decreased 9.1 percent from the Second Quarter of 2017. Robbery detectives utilize resources within the FBI Task Force, U.S. Marshal Service, Intel Unit, Crime Stoppers, and the Crime Analysis Unit to develop leads. Social media and e-commerce transactions have led to several individual robberies. The Robbery Unit utilizes news media partners, social media, and Neighborhood Police Officers to remind the community who en- gage in online sales to remain aware of their surroundings and highly encourage the use of the following City of Fort Worth e-commerce trade site locations.

 Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex – 505 W. Felix. Lobby open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.  South Division – 3128 W. Bolt. Lobby open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.  Northwest Division – 4651 North Main. Lobby open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.  East Division – 1100 Nashville Ave. Lobby open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Section II - NIBRS

Second Quarter (April- June) 2018 Crime Report

2.5 Crimes Against Society (NIBRS - Group A)

Crimes Against Society offenses are a reflection of the department’s mitigation and resolution strategies. Each violation is counted as one offense. There was a 12.1 percent increase in Crimes Against Society in Second Quarter of 2018 with increases in prostitution, drug/narcotic, and weapon law violations while decreases occurred in gambling offenses and pornography/obscene material.

Figure 8 – Second Quarter of 2018, Citywide NIBRS Group A, Crimes Against Society

Cumulative Comparison January - June

Number of Offenses

Type of Offense

April - June 2018

April - June 2017

% Change 2018 2017 % Change

12 --

720 Animal Cruelty*

1,114

1,009 10.4% 2,241 2,904 -22.8%

35A Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)

-33.33% 58 68 -14.7%

39A - D Gambling Offenses

-25.8% 41 52 -21.2%

370 Pornography/Obscene Material

40A - C Prostitution Offenses

236.4% 122 53 130.2%

520 Weapon Law Violations

187

177

5.6% 372 375 -0.8%

Crimes Against Society Subtotal

1,429

1,275 12.1% 2,846 3,452 -17.6%

The crime categories are listed above in alphabetical order for ease of reference rather than in order of their importance. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to www.fortworthpd.com/crime-information/ *No 2017 comparison

2.6 Other Offenses (NIBRS - Group B) Group “B” offenses are reported only when an individual is arrested. A Group “B” arrest report does not include incident data but uses only data elements that describe the arrestee and the circumstances of the arrest. In the Second Quarter of 2018, Group “B” offenses decreased 18.5 percent compared to the Second Quarter of 2017. Animal Cruelty* (Offense Code 720) Beginning January 1, 2017, the Texas Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) added the offense of Animal Cruelty to the NIBRS as a Group A offense, Crime Against Society offense. Animal Cruelty is defined as to “Intentionally, knowing- ly, or recklessly taking an action that mistreats or kills any animal without just cause, such as torturing, tormenting, muti- lation, maiming, poisoning, or abandonment. Included are instances of duty to provide care, e.g., shelter, food, water, care if sick or injured; transporting or confining an animal in a manner likely to cause injury or death; causing an animal to fight with another; inflicting excessive or repeated unnecessary pain or suffering, e.g., uses objects to beat or torture an animal”. This definition does not include proper maintenance of animals for show or sport; use of animals for food, lawful hunting, fishing, or trapping. The FWPD’s Vice Unit was created in November 2018. The Vice Unit is devoted to detect, gather information, investi- gate and suppress criminal activities relating to vice operations. The section enforces vice related offenses occurring in bars, clubs, public events, sexually oriented businesses as well as street level prostitution utilizing established investiga- tive and enforcement techniques. The proactive investigations beginning in November 2018 are reflected in the increase of crimes against society offenses.

Figure 9 – Second Quarter of 2018, Citywide NIBRS Group B, Other Offenses

Cumulative Comparison January - June

Number of Offenses/Arrests

Type of Offense

April - June 2018

April - June 2017

% Change 2018 2017 % Change

90A Bad Checks

-100.0% 0

4 -100.0%

20.0% 25 21 19.0% -5.4% 185 195 -5.1% 3.4% 610 613 -0.5% 1.6% 817 888 -8.0% -95.6% 181 530 -65.8% -25.8% 50 49 2.0%

90B Curfew/Loitering/Vagrancy Violations

106 307 436

112 297 429 317

90C Disorderly Conduct

90D Driving Under the Influence

90E Drunkenness

14 23

90F Family Offenses, Nonviolent

90G Liquor Law Violations

-66.7% 3

4 -25.0%

90H Peeping Tom

90I

Runaway

306 196

346 236

-11.6% 603 654 -7.8% -16.9% 373 435 -14.3%

90J Trespass of Real Property

90Z All Other Offenses

1,184 2,585

1,389 -14.8% 2,289 2,658 -13.9% 3,173 -18.5% 5,136 6,051 -15.1%

GROUP B TOTAL

The crime categories are listed above in alphabetical order for ease of reference rather than in order of their importance. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to www.fortworthpd.com/crime-information/

Section II - NIBRS

Second Quarter (April- June) 2018 Crime Report

2.7 Gang Unit Report

What is Gang-Related Crime? Gang-Related Crime is any criminal act, including but not limited to those involving gang members or gang associates committed for the benefit or furtherance of any criminal gang.

In the Second Quarter of 2018, a total of 93 offenses occurred compared to 114 offenses in the Second Quar- ter 2017, which is a 18.4 percent decrease.

Figure 10 - Second Quarter 2018, Gang-Related Offenses

Number of Gang-Related Offenses

Cumulative Comparison January - June

Type of Offense

April - June 2018

April - June 2017

% Change 2018 2017 % Change

13A-C Assault Offenses 64A-B Human Trafficking

-23.8% 26

-33.3%

0 0

0 1

1 1

0.0%

100 Kidnapping

-100.0% 0

-100.0%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

09A-B

0.0% 1

-75.0%

11A-D Sex Offenses, Forcible

-100.0% 0

-100.0%

0 1 0

0 0 0

-- -- --

0 1 0

0 2 0

200 Arson Incidents

220 Burglary / Breaking & Entering

-50.0%

250 Counterfeiting/Forgery

Destruction/Damage/ Vandalism of Property

-14.3% 10

290

-44.4%

0 1 0 4

0 2 3 2

0 3 3 2

26A-E Fraud Offenses

-50.0% 1 -100.0% 1 100.0% 6 -28.9% 53 20.0% 26

23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses

-66.7% -66.7% 200.0% -36.1%

240 Motor Vehicle Theft

120 Robbery

83 22

35A Drug Narcotic Violation

27 12

38 10

35B Possession of Drug Paraphenalia

18.2%

-25.5%

520 Weapon Law Violation

-12.5% 38

0.0% 6

Other

90A-Z Other

-45.5%

114

-18.4%

170 241 -29.5%

TOTAL

Figure 11 - Gang-Related Offenses By Division

Figure 12 - Comparison of Citywide Gang-Related Offenses, 2016 - 2018

Gang-Related Offenses

Gang-Related Offenses by Patrol Division 2nd Quarter 2018 vs 2nd Quarter 2017

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70

10 15 20 25 30 35 40

2016 2017 2018

2017 2018

0 5

Central

North Northwest East

South West

Section I - Understanding Crime Report

Second Quarter (April- June) 2018 Crime Report

Figure 13 - Fort Worth City Council District Map

Section II - NIBRS

Second Quarter (April- June) 2018 Crime Report

2.8 Offenses By Council District

Figure 14 - Summary of Offenses By Council District

Second Quarter 2018 - Number of Offenses By Council District

Unknown Location*

Council District 2 Flores

Council District 3 Byrd

Council District 4 Moon

Council District 5 Bivens

Council District 6 Jordan

Council District 7 Shingleton

Council District 8 Gray

Council District 9 Zadeh

Type of Offense

Citywide

13A - C Assault Offenses

359

357

306

588

324

214

724

433

3,313

Aggravated Assault

13A

124

203

100

754

Simple Assault

13B

259

234

214

404

225

160

441

289

2,228

Intimidation

13C

331

64A-B Human Trafficking

100 Kidnapping/Abduction

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

09A-B

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter

09A

Negligent Manslaughter

09B

11A - D Sex Offenses, Forcible

246

Forcible Rape

11A

112

Other

11B-D

134

36A - B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible

Crimes Against Persons Subtotal

399

395

335

668

352

234

784

474

3,654

200 Arson

510 Bribery

220 Burglary/Breaking & Entering

123

238

118

212

121

207

163

1,267

Residence

898

80 22

181

79 28

159

91 16

54 13

155

96 49

Business

233

Others

136

250 Counterfeiting/Forgery

154

Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)

290

227

230

181

294

232

115

290

239

1,809

270 Embezzlement

210 Extortion/Blackmail

Fraud Offenses (excluding counterfeiting/forgery & bad checks)

26A - E

235

23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total

484

623

520

543

650

432

806

736

4,800

Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching

23A & B

Shoplifting

124

146

109

215

264

157

23C

1,155

Theft fromBuilding

23D

Theft fromCoin-Operated Machine or Device

23E

Theft fromMotor Vehicle

152

207

156

135

182

169

165

216

23F

1,383

Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

23G

408

All Other Larceny

204

221

161

211

209

153

289

275

23H

1,726

107

129

109

116

240 Motor Vehicle Theft

697

120 Robbery

250

280 Stolen Property Offenses

Crimes Against Property Subtotal

1,019

1,271

971

1,294

1,145

694

1,529

1,375

9,311

720 Animal Cruelty

35A Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)

165

154

118

143

236

159

1,114

39A - D Gambling Offenses

370 Pornography/Obscene Material

40A - C Prostitution Offenses

520 Weapon Law Violations

187

Crimes Against Society Subtotal

231

190

139

187

107

317

188

1,429

Total Group A

1,649

1,856

1,445

2,149

1,604

974

2,630

2,037

14,394

“Unknown Location” indicates any offense in which the address was entered by an officer and is currently being verified. These offenses are not assigned to a specific Council District at the time of this report.

View a Council District Map. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to www.fortworthpd.com/crime-information/

Section II - NIBRS

Second Quarter (April- June) 2018 Crime Report

Figure 15 - Offenses Reported in Council District 2

Number of Offenses April - June 2018

Cumulative Comparison January - June

Council District 2 Flores

NIBRS Code

Types of Offenses

Citywide %Total

2018

2017 %Change

13A - C Assault Offenses

359

3,313

10.8% 694

879

-21.0%

Aggravated Assault

13A 13B 13C

754

9.5% 145

211

-31.3%

Simple Assault

259

2,228

11.6% 488

590

-17.3%

Intimidation

331

8.5%

-21.8%

64A-B Human Trafficking

20.0%

-75.0%

100 Kidnapping/Abduction

5.0%

0.0%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

09A-B

13.3%

-66.7%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter

09A 09B

13.3%

0.0%

Negligent Manslaughter

-100.0%

11A - D Sex Offenses, Forcible

246

13.0% 60

-1.6%

Forcible Rape

11A

112

15.2% 30

20.0%

Other

11B-D

134

11.2% 30

-16.7%

36A - B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible

13.3%

-40.0%

Crimes Against Persons Subtotal

399

3,654

10.9% 766

959

-20.1%

200 Arson

10.5%

-58.8%

510 Bribery

50.0%

220 Burglary/Breaking & Entering

123

1,267

9.7% 247

283

-12.7%

Residence

898

8.9% 169

179

-5.6%

Business

233

9.4%

-41.4%

Other

136

15.4% 44

-4.3%

250 Counterfeiting/Forgery

154

9.7%

-6.9%

Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)

290

227

1,809

12.5% 387

428

-9.6%

270 Embezzlement

11.9% 11

10.0%

210 Extortion/Blackmail

26A - E Fraud Offenses

235

15.3% 58

-4.9%

23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total

484

4,800

10.1% 1,027

1,052

-2.4%

Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching

23A & B

5.2%

-22.2%

Shoplifting

23C 23D

1,155

6.1% 145

143

1.4%

Theft from Building

10.5%

-25.0%

Theft from Coin-Operated Machine or Device

23E

25.0%

0.0%

Theft from Motor Vehicle

23F

152

1,383

11.0% 358

406

-11.8%

Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

23G

408

11.8% 124

36.3%

All Other Larceny

23H

204

1,726

11.8% 375

382

-1.8%

240 Motor Vehicle Theft

107

697

15.4% 191

213

-10.3%

120 Robbery

250

6.0%

-16.3%

280 Stolen Property Offenses

Crimes Against Property Subtotal

1,019

9,311

10.9% 1,991

2,136

-6.8%

Animal Cruelty*

720

14.3%

35A Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)

165

1,114

14.8% 312

217

43.8%

39A - D Gambling Offenses

20.8% 10

-41.2%

370 Pornography/Obscene Material

8.7%

-44.4%

40A - C Prostitution Offenses

47.3% 53

5200.0%

520 Weapon Law Violations

187

12.3% 48

-7.7%

Crimes Against Society Subtotal

231

1,429

16.2% 429

296

44.9%

Total Group A

1,649

14,394

11.5% 3,186

3,391

-6.0%

Curfew / Loitering / Vagrancy Violations

90B

16.7%

400.0%

Driving Under the Influence

90D

307

11.4% 65

-18.8%

Drunkenness

90E

436

14.7% 118

102

15.7%

View a Council District Map. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to www.fortworthpd.com/crime-information/ * No 2017 comparison.

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