Sex Offenses
Zero offenses Non - forcible
94 offenses Forcible, Other
160 offenses Forcible Rape
Forcible Rape offenses increased 12.7% from 142 offenses in the First Quarter of 2023 to 160 offenses in the First Quarter of 2024.
Non - forcible sex offenses had no change between First Quarter 2024 and First Quarter 2023.
Other Forcible sex offenses decreased 36.5% from 148 offenses in First Quarter 2023 to 94 offenses in First Quarter 2024.
The offense is considered statutory rape, defined as
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In approximately 75% of cases, victim knew suspect. Approximately 61% of victims were 17 years of age or under.
Approximately 88% of victims were 17 years of age or under. Includes sodomy, sexual assault with an object, and forcible fondling.
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nonforcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.
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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 decreased 16.8%. Number of cases assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit increased 8.7%. Number of cases assigned to the Sex Crimes Unit decreased 12.1%.
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Decreased 16.8%
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Increased 8.7%
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Decreased 12.1%
Sex Crimes Unit The Sex Crimes Unit investigates and is assigned incidents of sexual
Crimes Against Children Unit The Crimes Against Children Unit investigates and is assigned incidents of abuse and sexual abuse of children under 17 & homicides of children under the age of six.
Domestic Violence Unit The Domestic Violence Unit investigates and is assigned incidents of domestic violence in partnership with the various, collocated agencies in the One Safe Place umbrella (Tarrant County ’ s Family Justice Center).
assault, indecent exposures, public lewdness, improper
photography, injury to the elderly in care facilities, stalking, and any other crime of a sexual nature involving adults 17 years old and older.
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.
2024 1st Quarter Crime Report
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