2021 4th Quarter Crime Report

Sex Offenses

5 offenses Non - forcible

93 offenses Forcible, Other

143 offenses Forcible Rape Forcible Rape offenses increased 33.6% from 107 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2020 to 143 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2021.

Other Forcible sex offenses increased 13.4% from 82 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2020 to 93 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2021.

Non - forcible sex offenses increased 25.0% from 4 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2020 to 5 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2021.

Approximately 77% were known offender - related. Approximately 62% of all victims were 17 years of age or under.

Approximately 92% of all victims were 17 years of age or under. Includes sodomy, sexual assault with an object, and forcible fondling.

Majority of offenses are considered statutory rape, which is defined as nonforci- ble sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.

The Sex Crimes Unit continues the investigative process with the goal of bringing all perpetrators to justice.

Special Victims Section

Number of cases assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit increased 27.2%. Number of cases assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit decreased 2.1%. Number of cases assigned to the Sex Crimes Unit increased 48.4%.

Increased 27.2%

Decreased 2.1%

Increased 48.4%

Sex Crimes Unit The Sex Crimes Unit 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.

Crimes Against Children Unit The Crimes Against Children Unit investigates abuse and sexual abuse of children under 17 & homicides of children under the age of six.

Domestic Violence Unit The Domestic Violence Unit investigates incidents of domestic violence in partnership with the various agencies collocated under the One Safe Place umbrella (Tarrant County ’ s Family Justice Center).

Special Victims Support The Sex Crimes Unit and the Victim Assistance Section 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 officials 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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