2018 4th Quarter Crime Report

4th Quarter Crime Report October - December 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 FOURTH QUARTER 2018 CITYWIDE NIBRS CRIME REPORT...……................. .... 7

2.2 FOURTH QUARTER 2018 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

2.8 OFFENSES BY COUNCIL DISTRICT ……………………………………………………….. 15

SECTION III. DIRECTIONS HOME REPORT …………………………………………………….. 25

SECTION IV. MAJOR CITIES COMPARISON ……………………………………………………. 29

SECTION V. QUARTERLY DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES UPDATE ............………................ 32

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) January 14, 2019. The Department’s RMS is updated regularly based on ongoing 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

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Section I.

Understanding NIBRS Crime Reporting

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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

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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.

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Section II.

National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS)

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Fourth Quarter 2018 NIBRS Crime Report 2.1 In 2018, NIBRS Group A and B offenses decreased 6.5 percent compared to 2017. Crimes Against Persons de- creased 3.0 percent, Crimes Against Property decreased 8.8 percent, and Crimes Against Society increased 10.4 percent. In the Fourth Quarter of 2018 compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2017, offenses decreased 5.8 percent. Crimes Against Persons decreased 5.6 percent in the Fourth Quarter with decreases in kidnapping, murder, forcible sex of- fenses and nonforcible sex offenses. Crimes Against Property decreased 12.0 percent overall with decreases in fraud offenses, embezzlement, and burglary/breaking and entering. Crimes Against Society increased 10.6 percent, which is primarily due to increased enforcement.

Figure 1 - Fourth Quarter 2018 Citywide NIBRS Group A Offenses

Cumulative Comparison January - December

Number of Offenses

Type of Offense

October - December 2018

October - December 2017

% Change

2018 2017

13A - C Assault Offenses

2,970

3,080 -3.6% 12,611 12,835 -1.7% 704 -27.8% 2,766 3,061 -9.6% 2,119 6.4% 8,726 8,576 1.7% 257 -19.5% 1,119 1,198 -6.6%

13A 13B 13C

508

Aggravated Assault

2,255

Simple Assault

207

Intimidation

64A-B Human Trafficking 100 Kidnapping/Abduction

0.0% 19 27 -29.6% -37.8% 158 143 10.5%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

09A - B

-33.3% 60 71 -15.5%

09A 09B

-33.3% 60 69 -13.0%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter

2 -100.0%

Negligent Manslaughter

11A - D Sex Offenses, Forcible

203 120

261 -22.2% 928 1,097 -15.4%

11A

111

8.1% 428 448 -4.5%

Forcible Rape

11B-D

150 -44.7% 500 649 -23.0%

Other

36A-B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible

-36.4% 36 61 -41.0%

Crimes Against Persons Subtotal

3,218

3,409 -5.6% 13,812 14,234 -3.0%

200 Arson 510 Bribery

-5.9% 157 155 1.3%

-100.0% 2

2 0.0%

220 Burglary/Breaking & Entering

1,062

1,206 -11.9% 4,514 4,948 -8.8% 789 -15.6% 3,045 3,491 -12.8%

666 263 133 146

Residence

241

9.1% 972 879 10.6%

Business

176 -24.4% 497 578 -14.0%

Other

250 Counterfeiting/Forgery

155

-5.8% 577 521 10.7%

Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)

290

1,104

1,691 -34.7% 6,071 7,083 -14.3%

270 Embezzlement 210 Extortion/Blackmail

-11.8% 217 201 8.0%

-100.0% 0

1 -100.0%

Fraud Offenses (excluding counterfeiting/forgery & bad checks)

26A - E

223

309 -27.8% 979 1,379 -29.0%

23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total

4,685

5,338 -12.2% 19,119 20,963 -8.8% 142 -65.5% 368 448 -17.9% 1,048 -15.8% 4,241 4,106 3.3%

23A & B

Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching

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

882

Shoplifting

19 33

-52.6% 64 67 -4.5% -57.6% 65 97 -33.0%

Theft from Building

Theft from Coin-Operated Machine or Device

1,420

1,827 -22.3% 5,795 7,492 -22.7% 436 -43.1% 1,491 1,627 -8.4% 1,833 12.5% 7,095 7,126 -0.4%

Theft from Motor Vehicle

248

Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

2,063

All Other Larceny

240 Motor Vehicle Theft

999 343

705 331

41.7% 3,155 2,861 10.3% 3.6% 1,165 1,322 -11.9%

120 Robbery

280 Stolen Property Offenses

3 133.3%

Crimes Against Property Subtotal

8,643

9,823 -12.0% 35,963 39,439 -8.8%

720 Animal Cruelty

0.0% 31 19 63.2%

35A Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)

1,210

1,127 7.4% 4,427 4,053 9.2%

39A - D Gambling Offenses

-28.6% 106 112 -5.4%

370 Pornography/Obscene Material

37.9% 112 101 10.9%

40A - C Prostitution Offenses

37.8% 210 105 100.0%

520 Weapon Law Violations

230

181

27.1% 768 731 5.1%

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

1,560 1,411 10.6% 5,654 5,121 10.4% 13,421 14,643 -8.3% 55,429 58,794 -5.7% 16,526 17,551 -5.8% 66,274 70,857 -6.5%

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/

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Fourth 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 8.7 percent in 2018 compared to 2017.

Figure 2 - Fourth Quarter 2018 Crime Rate

NIBRS Crime Rate / 100,000 Population

Type of Offense

2017 Crime Rate

Rate Comparison

2018 Crime Rate

13A - C Assault Offenses

1,407.80

1,468.25

-4.1%

Aggravated Assault

13A 13B 13C

308.78

350.16

-11.8%

Simple Assault

974.10

981.05

-0.7%

Intimidation

124.92

137.04

-8.8%

64A-B Human Trafficking

2.12

3.09

-31.3%

100

Kidnapping/Abduction

17.64

16.36

7.8%

09A - B Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

6.70

8.12

-17.5%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter

09A 09B

-15.1%

6.70

7.89

Negligent Manslaughter

-100.0%

0.00

0.23

11A - D Sex Offenses, Forcible

103.59

125.49

-17.4%

Forcible Rape

11A

47.78

51.25

-6.8%

Other

11B-D

55.82

74.24

-24.8%

36A - B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible

4.02

6.98

-42.4%

Crimes Against Persons Subtotal

1,541.87

1,628.29

-5.3%

200 510 220

Arson

17.53

17.73

-1.2%

Bribery

0.22

0.23

-2.4%

Burglary/Breaking & Entering

503.91

566.02

-11.0%

Residence

339.92

399.35

-14.9%

Business

108.51

100.55

7.9%

Other

55.48

66.12

-16.1%

250 290 270 210

Counterfeiting/Forgery

64.41

59.60

8.1%

Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)

-16.4%

677.72

810.26

Embezzlement

24.22

22.99

5.4%

Extortion/Blackmail

0.00

0.11

-100.0%

26A - E Fraud Offenses (excluding counterfeiting/forgery & bad checks)

109.29

157.75

-30.7%

23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total

2,134.30

2,398.05

-11.0%

Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching

23A & B

41.08

51.25

-19.8%

Shoplifting

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

473.43

469.70

0.8%

Theft fromBuilding

7.14

7.66

-6.8%

Theft fromCoin-Operated Machine or Device

7.26

11.10

-34.6%

Theft fromMotor Vehicle

646.91

857.04

-24.5%

Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

166.44

186.12

-10.6%

All Other Larceny

792.03

815.18

-2.8%

Motor Vehicle Theft

352.20

327.28

7.6%

Robbery

130.05

151.23

-14.0%

Stolen Property Offenses

0.78

0.34

127.7%

Crimes Against Property Subtotal

4,014.64

4,511.60

-11.0%

720

Animal Cruelty

2.17

59.2%

3.46

35A

Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)

494.20

463.64

6.6%

39A - D Gambling Offenses

12.81

-7.6%

11.83

370

Pornography/Obscene Material

11.55

8.2%

12.50

40A - C Prostitution Offenses

12.01

95.2%

23.44

520

Weapon Law Violations

83.62

2.5%

85.73

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

631.17

585.81

7.7%

6,187.67

6,725.71

-8.0%

7,398.33

8,105.65

-8.7%

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.

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2.3 Crimes Against Persons (NIBRS - Group A)

Crimes Against Persons decreased 3.0 percent in 2018 compared to 2017. In the Fourth Quarter of 2018, Crimes Against Persons decreased 5.6 percent with 3,218 offenses (victims) reported compared to 3,409 offenses (victims) re- ported in the Fourth Quarter of 2017. Kidnapping/abduction offenses decreased 37.8 percent, murder and nonnegligent manslaughter decreased 33.3 percent, and overall forcible sex offenses decreased 22.2 percent. Forcible rape offenses increased 8.1 percent and simple assault offenses increased 6.4 percent. Of all Crimes Against Persons in the Fourth Quarter of 2018, 53 percent were known to be domestic-related.

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

Cumulative Comparison January - December

Number of Offenses

Type of Offense

October - December 2018

October - December 2017

% Change

2018 2017

13A - C Assault Offenses

2,970

3,080 -3.6% 12,611 12,835 -1.7% 704 -27.8% 2,766 3,061 -9.6% 2,119 6.4% 8,726 8,576 1.7% 257 -19.5% 1,119 1,198 -6.6%

13A 13B 13C

508

Aggravated Assault

2,255

Simple Assault

207

Intimidation

64A-B Human Trafficking 100 Kidnapping/Abduction

0.0% 19 27 -29.6% -37.8% 158 143 10.5%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

09A - B

-33.3% 60 71 -15.5%

09A 09B

-33.3% 60 69 -13.0%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter

2 -100.0%

Negligent Manslaughter

11A - D Sex Offenses, Forcible

203 120

261 -22.2% 928 1,097 -15.4%

11A

111

8.1% 428 448 -4.5%

Forcible Rape

11B-D

150 -44.7% 500 649 -23.0%

Other

36A-B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible

-36.4% 36 61 -41.0%

Crimes Against Persons Subtotal

3,218

3,409 -5.6% 13,812 14,234 -3.0%

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 Fourth Quarter of 2018, there were 10 Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter victims, compared to 15 Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter victims in the Fourth Quarter of 2017. The homicides were the result of a range of mo- tives including five argument/fights, two drug related robberies, one domestic related, and two unknown. Seven homi- cides involved firearms. Seven of the 10 homicides have been filed. There were two homicides in Council Districts 5, one homicide in Council District 6, four homicides in Council District 8, and three homicides in Council District 9. 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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm's (ATF) National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) to more readily identify persons who may be involved in violent offenses. In the Fourth Quarter the crime lab made 875 entries in NIBIN resulting in 48 leads. 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 increased 6.4 percent in the Fourth Quarter of 2018 compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2017. Approximately 59 percent of simple assault cases were known to be domestic-related. The second-largest Crimes Against Persons category is aggravated assaults. Aggravated assaults decreased 27.8 per- cent in the Fourth Quarter of 2018 compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2017. Approximately 39 percent of aggravated assaults were known to be domestic-related. Fifty-three percent of all aggravated assaults occurred within a residence, 21 percent near a roadway, 8 percent in a parking lot or parking garage, 4 percent at a convenience store, and 3 percent in a bar or night club. 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 decreased 19.5 percent in the Fourth Quarter of 2018 compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2017.

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

There were 23 kidnapping/abduction offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2018 compared to 37 offenses in the Fourth Quar- ter of 2017, which is a decrease of 37.8 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 23 kidnapping offenses this quarter, 15 were unlawful restraints, 4 were kidnappings, and 4 were aggravated kid- napping. In 15 percent of all cases, the victim did not know the suspect. Fifty-four percent were known to be domestic- related. In 38 percent of the cases, the victim was dating or married to the suspect at the time of the incident. In the Fourth Quarter of 2018, overall forcible sex offenses decreased 22.2 percent from 261 in 2017 to 203 in 2018. For- cible rape offenses increased 8.1 percent from 111 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2017 to 120 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2018. Of all forcible rape offenses, 87 percent were known offender-related , and 75 percent of all victims were 17 years of age or under. The Sex Crimes Unit did not identify any serial offenders in the Fourth 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 44.7 percent from 150 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2017 to 83 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2018 and approximately 94 percent involved victims 17 years of age or under. In the Fourth Quarter of 2018, nonforcible sex offenses decreased 36.4 percent from 11 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2017 to 7 in the Fourth Quarter of 2018. The majority of these offenses are considered statutory rape, which is de- fined 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

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

In 2018, the overall total number of victims assigned to the Special Victims Section decreased 5.7 percent compared to 2017. In the Fourth Quarter of 2018, the overall total number of victims assigned to the Special Victims Section de- creased 15.5 percent compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2017. The number of victims assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit increased 42.3 percent. The number of victims assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit decreased 27.5 percent, and the number of victims assigned to the Sex Crimes Unit increased 9.7 percent in the Fourth Quarter of 2018 compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2017.

Figure 5 – Fourth Quarter 2018, Special Victims Section

Cumulative Comparison January - December

Number of Victims Assigned

Unit

Oct - Dec 2018 Oct - Dec 2017 %Change

2018

2017 %Change

2,307 2,417

-4.6%

Crimes Against Children Unit

696

489

42.3%

9,490 10,036 -5.4%

Domestic Violence Unit

1,857

2,563

-27.5%

403

480

-16.0%

Sex Crimes Unit

113

103

9.7%

TOTAL

2,666

3,155

12,200 12,933 -5.7%

-15.5%

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.

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2.4 Crimes Against Property (NIBRS - Group A)

Crimes Against Property decreased 8.8 percent in 2018 compared to 2017. In the Fourth Quarter of 2018, Crimes Against Property decreased 12.0 percent overall, with 8,643 offenses reported compared to 9,823 in the Fourth Quarter of 2017. Destructing/Damage/Vandalism of Property offenses decreased 34.7 percent, fraud decreased 27.8 percent, larceny/theft offenses decreased 12.2 percent, and burglary/breaking and entering decreased 11.9 percent contributing to the overall decrease in property crime. Motor Vehicle Theft increased 41.7 percent.

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

Cumulative January - December

Number of Offenses

Type of Offense

October - December 2018

October - December 2017

% Change

2018 2017

200 Arson 510 Bribery

-5.9% 157 155 1.3%

-100.0% 2

2 0.0%

220 Burglary/Breaking & Entering

1,062

1,206 -11.9% 4,514 4,948 -8.8% 789 -15.6% 3,045 3,491 -12.8%

Residence

666

Business

263

241

9.1% 972 879 10.6%

Other

133 146

176 -24.4% 497 578 -14.0%

250 Counterfeiting/Forgery

155

-5.8% 577 521 10.7%

Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)

290

1,104

1,691 -34.7% 6,071 7,083 -14.3%

270 Embezzlement 210 Extortion/Blackmail

-11.8% 217 201 8.0%

-100.0% 0

1 -100.0%

Fraud Offenses (excluding counterfeiting/forgery & bad checks)

26A - E

223

309 -27.8% 979 1,379 -29.0%

23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total

4,685

5,338 -12.2% 19,119 20,963 -8.8% 142 -65.5% 368 448 -17.9%

Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching

23A & B

Shoplifting

882

1,048 -15.8% 4,241 4,106 3.3%

23C

Theft from Building

-52.6% 64 67 -4.5%

23D

Theft from Coin-Operated Machine or Device

-57.6% 65 97 -33.0%

23E

Theft from Motor Vehicle

1,420

1,827 -22.3% 5,795 7,492 -22.7%

23F

Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

248

436 -43.1% 1,491 1,627 -8.4%

23G

All Other Larceny

2,063

1,833 12.5% 7,095 7,126 -0.4%

23H

240 Motor Vehicle Theft

999 343

705 331

41.7% 3,155 2,861 10.3% 3.6% 1,165 1,322 -11.9%

120 Robbery

280 Stolen Property Offenses

3 133.3%

Crimes Against Property Subtotal

8,643

9,823 -12.0% 35,963 39,439 -8.8%

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/

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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 Fourth Quarter of 2018, burglary/breaking and entering decreased 11.9 percent with decreases in residential (15.6 percent) and other (24.4 percent) and an increase in business (9.1 percent) burglaries. Of the 54 repeat locations, 29 were residences. In the Fourth Quarter of 2018, the Fort Worth Police Department arrested 103 suspects for burgla- ry.

In the Fourth Quarter of 2018 motor vehicle theft offenses increased 41.7 percent (999 offenses) compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2017 (705 offenses).

In the Fourth Quarter of 2018, robbery increased 3.6 percent from the Fourth 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 engage 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.

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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 10.4 percent increase in 2018 compared to 2017 and a 10.6 percent increase in Crimes Against Society in the Fourth Quarter of 2018 with increases in animal cruelty, prostitution, pornography, and weapon law violation offenses while decreases occurred in gambling offenses.

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

Cumulative January - December

Number of Offenses

Type of Offense

October - December 2018

October - December 2017

% Change

2018 2017

50% 31 19 63.2%

720 Animal Cruelty

1,210

1,127

7% 4,427 4,053 9.2%

35A Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)

-29% 106 112 -5.4%

39A - D Gambling Offenses

38% 112 101 10.9%

370 Pornography/Obscene Material

40A - C Prostitution Offenses

38% 210 105 100.0%

520 Weapon Law Violations

230

181

27% 768 731 5.1%

Crimes Against Society Subtotal

1,560

1,411 10.6% 5,654 5,121 10.4%

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/

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 Fourth Quarter of 2018, Group “B” offenses increased 6.8 percent compared to the Fourth 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 – Fourth Quarter of 2018, Citywide NIBRS Group B, Other Offenses

Cumulative Comparison January - December

Number of Offenses/Arrests

October - December 2018

October - December 2017

Type of Offense

% Change

2018 2017

90A Bad Checks

-100.0% 2 10 -80.0% 33.3% 52 50 4.0% 25.5% 409 409 0.0% 2.4% 1,187 1,214 -2.2% 9.9% 1,747 1,800 -2.9%

90B Curfew/Loitering/Vagrancy Violations

133 304 467 158

106 297 425

90C Disorderly Conduct

90D Driving Under the Influence

90E Drunkenness

292 -45.9% 364 1,117 -67.4%

90F Family Offenses, Nonviolent

90G Liquor Law Violations

-8.3% 118 135 -12.6%

-50.0% 8

8 0.0%

90H Peeping Tom

90I

Runaway

269 274

326 -17.5% 1,104 1,244 -11.3%

190

44.2% 881 873 0.9%

90J Trespass of Real Property

90Z All Other Offenses

1,449 3,105

1,216 19.2% 4,973 5,203 -4.4% 2,908 6.8% 10,845 12,063 -10.1%

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/

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Figure 13 - Fort Worth City Council District Map

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2.8 Offenses By Council District

Figure 14 - Summary of Offenses By Council District

Fourth 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

317

308

324

500

307

227

564

386

2,970

Aggravated Assault

13A

121

508

Simple Assault

13B

246

234

242

374

231

192

412

294

2,255

Intimidation

13C

207

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

203

Forcible Rape

11A

120

11B-D Other

36A - B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible

Crimes Against Persons Subtotal

353

325

352

537

327

254

601

420

3,218

200 Arson

510 Bribery

220 Burglary/Breaking & Entering

108

142

114

185

173

155

1,062

Residence

140

105

666

Business

263

Others

133

250 Counterfeiting/Forgery

146

Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)

290

107

159

102

196

111

184

171

1,104

270 Embezzlement

210 Extortion/Blackmail

Fraud Offenses (excluding counterfeiting/forgery & bad checks)

26A - E

223

23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total

447

609

485

701

628

387

683

694

4,685

23A & B Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching

Shoplifting

23C

117

107

118

159

133

117

882

Theft from Building

23D

Theft from Coin-Operated Machine or Device

23E

Theft from Motor Vehicle

23F

158

201

120

223

186

109

177

230

1,420

Theft of Motor Vehicle Partsor Accessories

23G

248

All Other Larceny

23H

193

247

220

298

263

174

336

298

2,063

240 Motor Vehicle Theft

152

109

101

178

154

159

999

120 Robbery

343

280 Stolen Property Offenses

Crimes Against Property Subtotal

902

1,102

893

1,370

1,028

607

1,320

1,305

116

8,643

720 Animal Cruelty

35A Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)

144

145

111

139

304

218

1,210

39A - D Gambling Offenses

370 Pornography/Obscene Material

40A - C Prostitution Offenses

520 Weapon Law Violations

230

Crimes Against Society Subtotal

208

167

148

174

122

383

262

1,560

Total Group A

1,463

1,594

1,393

2,081

1,477

931

2,304

1,987

191

13,421

“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/

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Figure 15 - Offenses Reported in Council District 2

Number of Offenses October - December 2018

Cumulative Comparison January - December

Council District 2 Flores

NIBRS Code

Types of Offenses

Citywide %Total

2018

2017 %Change

13A - C Assault Offenses

317

2,970

10.7% 1,400

1,690

-17.2%

Aggravated Assault

13A 13B 13C

508

9.1% 279

392

-28.8%

Simple Assault

246

2,255

10.9% 1,011

1,140

-11.3%

Intimidation

207

12.1% 110

158

-30.4%

64A-B Human Trafficking

0.0%

-50.0%

100 Kidnapping/Abduction

8.7%

7.1%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

09A-B

0.0%

-37.5%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter

09A 09B

0.0%

-28.6%

Negligent Manslaughter

-100.0%

11A - D Sex Offenses, Forcible

203

15.3% 132

113

16.8%

Forcible Rape

11A

120

13.3% 56

33.3%

Other

11B-D

18.1% 76

7.0%

36A - B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible

42.9%

-45.5%

Crimes Against Persons Subtotal

353

3,218

11.0% 1,560

1,840

-15.2%

200 Arson

18.8% 20

-31.0%

510 Bribery

-100.0%

220 Burglary/Breaking & Entering

108

1,062

10.2% 492

582

-15.5%

Residence

666

10.1% 333

364

-8.5%

Business

263

9.1%

117

-29.1%

Other

133

12.8% 76

101

-24.8%

250 Counterfeiting/Forgery

146

13.0% 63

12.5%

Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)

290

107

1,104

9.7% 666

830

-19.8%

270 Embezzlement

8.9%

25.0%

210 Extortion/Blackmail

-100.0%

26A - E Fraud Offenses

223

14.3% 146

146

0.0%

23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total

447

4,685

9.5% 2,014

2,153

-6.5%

Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching

23A & B

10.2% 24

-33.3%

Shoplifting

23C 23D

882

6.3% 276

281

-1.8%

Theft from Building

22.2%

-25.0%

Theft from Coin-Operated Machine or Device

23E

0.0%

-29.4%

Theft from Motor Vehicle

23F

158

1,420

11.1% 729

819

-11.0%

Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

23G

248

13.3% 214

199

7.5%

All Other Larceny

23H

193

2,063

9.4% 753

793

-5.0%

240 Motor Vehicle Theft

152

999

15.2% 476

392

21.4%

120 Robbery

343

7.9%

100

-1.0%

280 Stolen Property Offenses

0.0%

Crimes Against Property Subtotal

902

8,643

10.4% 3,996

4,306

-7.2%

Animal Cruelty

720

0.0%

35A Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)

144

1,210

11.9% 594

476

24.8%

39A - D Gambling Offenses

10.0% 15

-28.6%

370 Pornography/Obscene Material

5.0%

-35.3%

40A - C Prostitution Offenses

43.1% 84

2000.0%

520 Weapon Law Violations

230

16.5% 114

102

11.8%

Crimes Against Society Subtotal

208

1,560

13.3% 821

624

31.6%

Total Group A

1,463

13,421

10.9% 6,377

6,770

-5.8%

Curfew / Loitering / Vagrancy Violations

90B

50.0% 17

183.3%

Driving Under the Influence

90D

304

13.2% 139

163

-14.7%

Drunkenness

90E

467

15.0% 270

210

28.6%

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

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