2019 3rd Quarter Crime Report

3rd Quarter Crime Report July - September 2019

Fort Worth Police Department Chief Edwin Kraus

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 THIRD QUARTER 2019 CITYWIDE NIBRS CRIME REPORT...……................. ....

2.2 THIRD QUARTER 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) on October 10, 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 NIBRS Crime Reporting

Section I - Understanding Crime Report

Third Quarter (July - September) 2019 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. Depart- ment 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 thor- ough 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 enforce- ment 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 in 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 NIBRS, the Fort Worth Po- lice Department has the capability to generate reports reflecting a multitude of interrelationships among the collected data — enhancing its ability to analyze crime trends and to implement tactical strategies. NIBRS data is of great value to the City of Fort Worth! In 2017, approximately 43 percent of law enforcement reporting agencies throughout the country submitted data via NIBRS, 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). FBI data is used to identify national and regional crime trends. Data is often used for rankings — although the FBI does not recommend this practice — and is often considered the best available information to compare crime from one jurisdiction to another. Since UCR data is available for all report- ing 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 progress is being made towards this goal. The Fort Worth Po- lice Department reports NIBRS data so that elected officials, city leaders and the public can review the detailed crime information. 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. 1.2 Fort Worth’s Crime Report

To learn more about the differences between Uniform Crime Reporting and National Incident-Based Reporting System data, please visit at https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr/nibrs .

Section I - Understanding Crime Report

Third Quarter (July - September) 2019 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 group- ings are based on the amount of reporting required for each. Both incidents and arrests are reported for Group “A” of- fenses, 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 following three categories: 1) Crimes Against Persons, 2) Crimes Against Property, and 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, Aggravated Assault, Bur- glary, 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. Consequentially, NIBRS figures tend to show more Crimes Against Persons than UCR figures. In addition, the definitions for Part 1 Offenses used in Sum- mary Reporting are different than the offense definitions used by NIBRS. Visit https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr/nibrs for more details about the differences between NIBRS and UCR Traditional Summary Reporting.

Section I - Understanding Crime Report

Third Quarter (July - September) 2019 Crime Report

Section II.

National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS)

Section II - NIBRS

Third Quarter (July - September) 2019 Crime Report

Third Quarter 2019 NIBRS Crime Report 2.1 Overall, citywide NIBRS Group A and B offenses decreased 3.9 percent in the Third Quarter of 2019 compared to the Third Quarter of 2018. Crimes Against Persons decreased 7.1 percent overall with decreases in assault offens- es, human trafficking, and forcible sex offenses. Crimes Against Property decreased 5.1 percent overall with de- creases in arson, burglary/breaking and entering, counterfeiting/forgery, fraud offenses, and robbery offenses.

Figure 1 - Third Quarter 2019 Citywide NIBRS Group A Offenses

Cumulative Comparison January - September

Number of Offenses

Type of Offense

July - September 2019

July - September 2018

% Change 2019 2018 % Change

13A - C Assault Offenses

2,626

2,824

-7.0% 7,807 8,182 -4.6% -19.0% 1,513 1,753 -13.7% -1.7% 5,662 5,662 0.0% -17.9% 632 767 -17.6% -33.3% 10 11 -9.1% 3.4% 83 89 -6.7%

13A 13B 13C

506

625

Aggravated Assault

1,913

1,947

Simple Assault

207

252

Intimidation

64A-B Human Trafficking 100 Kidnapping/Abduction

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

09A - B

0.0% 49 49 0.0%

09A 09B

0.0% 48 49 -2.0%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter

Negligent Manslaughter

11A - D Sex Offenses, Forcible

215 137

234 103 131

-8.1% 596 653 -8.7% 33.0% 378 299 26.4% -40.5% 218 354 -38.4% -50.0% 15 29 -48.3% -7.1% 8,560 9,013 -5.0% -22.7% 68 119 -42.9% -13.5% 2,763 3,276 -15.7% -13.7% 1,126 2,199 -48.8% -13.8% 228 399 -42.9% -13.0% 1,409 678 107.8% -37.6% 295 382 -22.8% -- 1 2 -50.0%

11A

Forcible Rape

11B-D

Other

36A-B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible

Crimes Against Persons Subtotal

2,891

3,112

200 Arson 510 Bribery

220 Burglary/Breaking & Entering

939 599 125 215

1,086

694 145 247 125

Residence

Business

Other

250 Counterfeiting/Forgery

Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)

290

1,356

1,459

-7.1% 4,095 4,397 -6.9%

270 Embezzlement 210 Extortion/Blackmail

28.3% 148 165 -10.3%

Fraud Offenses (excluding counterfeiting/forgery & bad checks)

26A - E

215

264

-18.6% 576 670 -14.0%

23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total

4,542

4,569

-0.6% 12,870 13,467 -4.4% -50.6% 133 266 -50.0% -31.7% 2,275 3,236 -29.7% -57.1% 28 50 -44.0% -11.8% 51 42 21.4% 21.5% 4,314 4,103 5.1% -35.5% 698 1,047 -33.3% 13.3% 5,371 4,723 13.7% -1.0% 2,343 2,032 15.3% -23.5% 701 786 -10.8%

23A & B

Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching

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

760

1,113

Shoplifting

14 17

Theft from Building

Theft from Coin-Operated Machine or Device

1,635

1,346

Theft from Motor Vehicle

229

355

Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

1,853

1,635

All Other Larceny

240 Motor Vehicle Theft

728 244

735 319

120 Robbery

280 Stolen Property Offenses

400.0% 25

2 1150.0%

Crimes Against Property Subtotal

8,207

8,649

-5.1% 23,891 25,298 -5.6%

720 Animal Cruelty

162.5% 47 13 261.5%

35A Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)

607

697

-12.9% 2,307 2,363 -2.4%

39A - D Gambling Offenses

-53.8% 17 84 -79.8%

370 Pornography/Obscene Material

88.0% 134 63 112.7%

40A - C Prostitution Offenses

83.87% 140 142 -1.4%

520 Weapon Law Violations

201

105

91.4% 543 337 61.1%

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

945

892

5.9% 3,188 3,002 6.2% -4.8% 35,639 37,313 -4.5% -3.9% 43,020 44,707 -3.8%

12,043 14,559

12,653 15,155

The crime categories are listed above in alphabetical order for ease of reference rather than in order of importance. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2012/resources/nibrs-offense-definitions.

Section II - NIBRS

Third Quarter (July - September) 2019 Crime Report

Third Quarter 2019 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 for Group A offenses decreased 4.8 percent in the Third Quarter of 2019 compared to the Third Quarter of 2018.

Figure 2 - Third Quarter 2019 Crime Rate

July - September 2018 Crime Rate NIBRS Crime Rate / 100,000 Population

Type of Offense

July - September 2019 Crime Rate

Rate Comparison

13A - C Assault Offenses

286.66

315.53

-9.1%

Aggravated Assault

13A 13B 13C

55.24

69.83

-20.9%

Simple Assault

208.83

217.54

-4.0%

Intimidation

22.60

28.16

-19.7%

64A-B Human Trafficking

0.44

0.67

-34.9%

100

Kidnapping/Abduction

3.27

3.24

1.1%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

09A - B

-2.3%

1.42

1.45

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter

09A 09B

-2.3%

1.42

1.45

Negligent Manslaughter

0.00

11A - D Sex Offenses, Forcible

23.47

26.15

-10.2%

Forcible Rape

11A

14.96

11.51

30.0%

Other

11B-D

8.51

14.64

-41.8%

36A - B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible

0.33

0.67

-51.1%

Crimes Against Persons Subtotal

315.59

347.71

-9.2%

200 510 220

Arson

3.71

4.92

-24.5%

Bribery

0.00

Burglary/Breaking & Entering

102.50

121.34

-15.5%

Residence

65.39

77.54

-15.7%

Business

13.65

16.20

-15.8%

Other

23.47

27.60

-15.0%

250 290 270 210

Counterfeiting/Forgery

8.51

13.97

-39.0%

Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)

-9.2%

148.03

163.02

Embezzlement

6.44

5.14

25.3%

Extortion/Blackmail

0.22

0.00

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

-20.4%

23.47

29.50

23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total

495.82

510.50

-2.9%

Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching

23A & B

4.80

9.94

-51.7%

Shoplifting

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

82.96

124.36

-33.3%

Theft fromBuilding

0.65

1.56

-58.1%

Theft fromCoin-Operated Machine or Device

1.64

1.90

-13.8%

Theft fromMotor Vehicle

178.48

150.39

18.7%

Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

25.00

39.66

-37.0%

All Other Larceny

202.28

182.68

10.7%

Motor Vehicle Theft

79.47

82.12

-3.2%

Robbery

26.64

35.64

-25.3%

Stolen Property Offenses

1.09

0.22

388.5%

Crimes Against Property Subtotal

895.91

966.36

-7.3%

720

Animal Cruelty

8291.5%

2.29

0.03

35A

Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)

-12.9%

66.26

76.09

39A - D Gambling Offenses

-53.8%

1.31

2.84

370

Pornography/Obscene Material

88.0%

5.13

2.73

40A - C Prostitution Offenses

83.9%

6.22

3.38

520

Weapon Law Violations

91.4%

21.94

11.46

Crimes Against Society Subtotal NIBRS Group A Total

103.16

97.37

5.9%

1,314.66

1,381.25

-4.8%

Crime Rates as listed above use the Fort Worth population estimate of 895,008 (U.S. Census Bureau) for 2018 and 916,053 (U.S. Census Bureau, plus average annual rate since 2010) for 2019.

Section II - NIBRS

Third Quarter (July - September) 2019 Crime Report

2.3 Crimes Against Persons (NIBRS - Group A)

In the Third Quarter of 2019, Crimes Against Persons decreased 7.1 percent overall with 2,891 offenses (victims) report- ed compared to 3,112 offenses (victims) reported in the Third Quarter of 2018. Assault offenses decreased 7.0 percent, human trafficking decreased 33.3 percent, overall forcible sex offenses decreased 8.1 percent. Forcible rape offenses increased 33.0 percent. Of all Crimes Against Persons in the Third Quarter of 2019, 49.0 percent were known to be do- mestic-related.

Figure 3 - Third Quarter 2019, Citywide NIBRS Group A, Crimes Against Persons

Cumulative Comparison January - September

Number of Offenses

Type of Offense

July - September 2019

July - September 2018

% Change 2019 2018 % Change

13A - C Assault Offenses

2,626

2,824

-7.0% 7,807 8,182 -4.6% -19.0% 1,513 1,753 -13.7% -1.7% 5,662 5,662 0.0% -17.9% 632 767 -17.6% -33.3% 10 11 -9.1% 3.4% 83 89 -6.7%

13A 13B 13C

506

625

Aggravated Assault

1,913

1,947

Simple Assault

207

252

Intimidation

64A-B Human Trafficking 100 Kidnapping/Abduction

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

09A - B

0.0% 49 49 0.0%

09A 09B

0.0% 48 49 -2.0%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter

Negligent Manslaughter

11A - D Sex Offenses, Forcible

215 137

234 103 131

-8.1% 596 653 -8.7% 33.0% 378 299 26.4% -40.5% 218 354 -38.4% -50.0% 15 29 -48.3% -7.1% 8,560 9,013 -5.0%

11A

Forcible Rape

11B-D

Other

36A-B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible

Crimes Against Persons Subtotal

2,891

3,112

Note: The crime categories are listed in alphabetical order for ease of reference rather than in order of importance. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2012/resources/nibrs-offense-definitions

In the Third Quarter of 2019, there were 13 murder and nonnegligent manslaughter victims, compared to 13 victims in the Third Quarter of 2018. The homicides were the result of a range of motives including five argument/fight cases, three domestic cases, one retaliation case, one reckless case, one sexual assault case, one accidental case, and one un- known case. Eight homicides involved a firearm. Eight of the 13 homicides have been filed. There was one homicide in Council Districts 2, 5, and 6, two homicides in Council Districts 7 and 9, and three homicides in Council Districts 3 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 1.7 percent in the Third Quarter of 2019 compared to the Third Quarter of 2018. Ap- proximately 56 percent of simple assault cases were known to be domestic-related. The second largest Crimes Against Persons category is aggravated assaults. Aggravated assaults decreased 19.0 per- cent in the Third Quarter of 2019 compared to the Third Quarter of 2018. Approximately 39.0 percent of aggravated as- saults were known to be domestic-related. Fifty percent of all aggravated assaults occurred within a residence, 21.0 per- cent near a roadway, 10.0 percent in a parking lot/garage, 3.0 percent in a convenience store and gas station,1.0 per- cent in a bar or night club, and 15.0 percent occurred 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 decreased 17.9 percent in the Third Quarter of 2019 compared to the Third Quarter of 2018.

Section II - NIBRS

Third Quarter (July - September) 2019 Crime Report

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

There were 30 Kidnapping/Abduction offenses in the Third Quarter of 2019 compared to 29 offenses in the Third Quarter of 2018, which is a increase of 3.4 percent. It is important to understand what is included in this count.

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 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.

Of the 30 kidnapping offenses this quarter, 23 were unlawful restraints, 4 were kidnappings, and 3 aggravated kidnap- pings. In 20 percent of all cases, the victim knew the suspect, 33 percent were known to be domestic-related, and in 10 percent of the cases, the victim was dating or married to the suspect at the time of the incident. In the Third Quarter of 2019, overall forcible sex offenses decreased 8.1 percent from 234 in 2018 to 215. Forcible rape offenses increased 33.0 percent with 137 offenses in the Third Quarter of 2019 compared to 103 offenses in the Third Quarter of 2018. Of all forcible rape offenses, 29 percent were known offender-related , and 30 percent of all victims were 17 years of age or under. The Sex Crimes Unit did not identify any serial offenders in the Third Quarter of 2019. 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 40.5 percent from 131 offenses in the Third Quarter of 2018 to 78 offenses in the Third Quar- ter of 2019 and approximately 36 percent involved victims 17 years of age or under. In the Third Quarter of 2018, nonforcible sex offenses decreased 50 percent from 6 offenses in the Third Quarter of 2018 to 3 offenses in the Third Quarter of 2019. 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 - 2017 to 2019 Citywide Crimes Against Persons

Crimes Against Persons

1,400

1,300

1,200

1,100

1,000

2017

2018

900

2019

800

700

600

500

Jan Feb Mar

Apr

May Jun Jul

Aug Sep Oct

Nov Dec

Section II - NIBRS

Third Quarter (July - September) 2019 Crime Report

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

In the Third Quarter of 2019, the total number of cases assigned to the Special Victims Section decreased by 5.3 percent compared to the Third Quarter of 2018. The number of cases assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit decreased 12.2 percent. The number of cases assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit decreased 3.5 percent, and the number of cases assigned to the Sex Crimes Unit increased 18.4 percent in the Third Quarter of 2019 compared to the Third Quar- ter of 2018.

Figure 5 – Third Quarter 2019, Special Victims Section

Number of Cases

Unit

July - September 2019

July - September 2018

%Change

Crimes Against Children Unit

249

222

-12.2% -3.5% 18.4% -5.3%

Domestic Violence Unit

2,056

1,987

Sex Crimes Unit

193

163

TOTAL

2,498

2,372

The Fort Worth Police Department’s Special Victims Sec- tion includes the Domestic Violence Unit, Crimes Against Children Unit (CACU), Sex Crimes Unit, and the Sex Of- fender Registration and Monitoring Unit. The Domestic Violence Unit investigates incidents of do- mestic violence in partnership with the various agencies 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, dedi- cated to providing coordinated services to victims of do- mestic 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

Third Quarter (July - September) 2019 Crime Report

2.4 Crimes Against Property (NIBRS - Group A)

In the Third Quarter of 2019, Crimes Against Property decreased 5.1 percent overall, with 8,207 offenses reported compared to 8,649 in the Third Quarter of 2018. Arson decreased 22.7 percent, burglary/breaking and entering de- creased 13.5 percent, counterfeiting/forgery decreased 37.6 percent, fraud offenses decreased 18.6 percent, and rob- bery offenses decreased 23.5 percent. Embezzlement offenses increased 28.3 percent and stolen property offenses increased 400.0 percent from 2 to 10.

Figure 6 - Third Quarter of 2019, Citywide NIBRS Group A, Crimes Against Property

Cumulative Comparison January - September

Number of Offenses

Type of Offense

July - September 2019

July - September 2018

% Change 2019 2018 % Change

200 Arson 510 Bribery

-22.7% 68 119 -42.9%

2 -50.0%

220 Burglary/Breaking & Entering

939 599

1,086

-13.5% 2,763 3,276 -15.7% -13.7% 1,126 2,199 -48.8%

Residence

694

Business

125

145

-13.8% 228 399 -42.9%

Other

215

247 125

-13.0% 1,409 678 107.8% -37.6% 295 382 -22.8%

250 Counterfeiting/Forgery

Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)

290

1,356

1,459

-7.1% 4,095 4,397 -6.9%

270 Embezzlement 210 Extortion/Blackmail

28.3% 148 165 -10.3%

Fraud Offenses (excluding counterfeiting/forgery & bad checks)

26A - E

215

264

-18.6% 576 670 -14.0%

23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total

4,542

4,569

-0.6% 12,870 13,467 -4.4% -50.6% 133 266 -50.0%

Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching

23A & B

Shoplifting

760

1,113

-31.7% 2,275 3,236 -29.7%

23C

Theft from Building

-57.1% 28 50 -44.0%

23D

Theft from Coin-Operated Machine or Device

-11.8% 51 42 21.4%

23E

Theft from Motor Vehicle

1,635

1,346

21.5% 4,314 4,103 5.1%

23F

Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

229

355

-35.5% 698 1,047 -33.3%

23G

All Other Larceny

1,853

1,635

13.3% 5,371 4,723 13.7% -1.0% 2,343 2,032 15.3% -23.5% 701 786 -10.8%

23H

240 Motor Vehicle Theft

728 244

735 319

120 Robbery

280 Stolen Property Offenses

400.0% 25

2 1150.0%

Crimes Against Property Subtotal

8,207

8,649

-5.1% 23,891 25,298 -5.6%

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

Figure 7 - 2017 - 2019 Citywide Crimes Against Property

Crimes Against Property

4,000

3,500

3,000

2017 2018 2019

2,500

2,000

1,500

1,000

Jan Feb Mar

Apr

May Jun Jul

Aug Sep Oct

Nov Dec

In the Third Quarter of 2019, burglary/breaking and entering decreased 13.5 percent with decreases in residential (13.7 percent), decreases in business (13.8 percent), and decreases in other burglaries (13.8 percent). Of the 47 repeat loca- tions, 45 percent were residences.

In the Third Quarter of 2019, motor vehicle theft offenses decreased 1.0 percent (728 offenses) compared to the Third Quarter of 2018 (735 offenses).

In the Third Quarter of 2019, robbery decreased 23.5 percent from the Third Quarter of 2018 from 319 to 244. 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 St. Lobby open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm  South Division – 3128 W. Bolt St. Lobby open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm  Northwest Division – 4651 N. Main St. Lobby open Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm  East Division – 1100 Nashville Ave. Lobby open Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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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 5.9 percent increase in Crimes Against Society in the Third Quarter of 2019 with increases in animal cruelty, pornography/obscene material, prostitution offenses, and weapon law violations. Drug/ narcotic violations and gambling offenses decreased.

Figure 8 – Third Quarter of 2019, Citywide NIBRS Group A, Crimes Against Society

Cumulative Comparison January - September

Number of Offenses

Type of Offense

July - September

% Change 2019 2018 % Change

162.5% 47 13 261.5%

720 Animal Cruelty

607

697

-12.9% 2,307 2,363 -2.4%

35A Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)

-53.85% 17 84 -79.8%

39A - D Gambling Offenses

88.0% 134 63 112.7%

370 Pornography/Obscene Material

40A - C Prostitution Offenses

83.9% 140 142 -1.4%

520 Weapon Law Violations

201

105

91.4% 543 337 61.1%

Crimes Against Society Subtotal

945

892

5.9% 3,188 3,002 6.2%

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 some Crimes Against Society offenses.

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 Third Quarter of 2019, Group “B” offenses increased 0.6 percent compared to the Third Quarter of 2018.

Figure 9 – Third Quarter of 2019, Citywide NIBRS Group B, Other Offenses

Cumulative Comparison January - September

Number of Offenses/Arrests

July - September 2019

July - September 2018

Type of Offense

% Change 2019 2018 % Change

90A Bad Checks

-100.0% 0

2 -100.0%

11 87

236.4% 91 35 160.0% 29.9% 325 253 28.5% -18.3% 655 851 -23.0% -13.5% 1,209 1,192 1.4% -12.5% 171 200 -14.5% 0.0% 69 71 -2.8% 10.8% 898 830 8.2% 7.5% 662 588 12.6% 2.6% 3,296 3,367 -2.1% 0.6% 7,381 7,394 -0.2% 50.0% 5 5 0.0%

90B Curfew/Loitering/Vagrancy Violations

113 214 378

90C Disorderly Conduct

262 437

90D Driving Under the Influence

90E Drunkenness

21 27

24 27

90F Family Offenses, Nonviolent

90G Liquor Law Violations

90H Peeping Tom

90I

Runaway

256 245

231 228

90J Trespass of Real Property

90Z All Other Offenses

1,222 2,516

1,191 2,502

GROUP B TOTAL

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2.7 Gang Unit Report In the Third Quarter of 2019, a total of 108 offenses occurred compared to 95 offenses in the Third Quarter of 2018, which is a 13.7 percent increase.

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.

Figure 10 - Third Quarter 2019, Gang-Related Offenses

Number of Gang-Related Offenses

Cumulative Comparison January - September

Type of Offense

July - September 2019

July - September 2018

% Change 2019 2018 % Change

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

121.4% 84

110.0% -100.0%

0 0

1 0

100 Kidnapping

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

09A-B

-100.0%

11A-D Sex Offenses, Forcible

200 Arson Incidents

0 0 0

-- -- --

0 2 0

220 Burglary / Breaking & Entering

-50.0%

250 Counterfeiting/Forgery

Destruction/Damage/ Vandalism of Property

290

-16.7% 28

27.3%

26A-E Fraud Offenses

0 3 1 1 6 1

0 0 0 2

-- -- --

0 1 1 8

23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses

3 2

200.0% 100.0% -87.5% -63.3% -90.9%

240 Motor Vehicle Theft

120 Robbery

-50.0% 1 -76.0% 29 -85.7% 3

35A Drug Narcotic Violation

79 33

35B Possession of Drug Paraphenalia

63.3%

520 Weapon Law Violation

47.6% 98

Other

90A-Z Other

14 95

71.4% 46

130.0%

108

13.7%

295 268 10.1%

TOTAL

Figure 11 - Gang-Related Offenses By Division

Figure 12 - Comparison of Citywide Gang-Related Offenses, 2017 - 2019

Gang-Related Offenses

Gang-Related Offenses by Patrol Division 3rd Quarter 2019 vs 3rd Quarter 2018

10 15 20 25 30 35 40

2017 2018 2019

2018 2019

0 5

Central

North Northwest East

South West

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Figure 13 - Fort Worth City Council District Map

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Third Quarter (July - September) 2019 Crime Report

2.8 Offenses By Council District

Figure 14 - Summary of Offenses By Council District

Third Quarter 2019 - Number of Offenses By Council District

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

312

333

260

422

246

184

518

351

2,626

Aggravated Assault

13A

106

118

506

Simple Assault

13B

219

263

190

286

183

158

364

250

1,913

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

215

Forcible Rape

11A

137

Other

11B-D

36A - B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible

Crimes Against Persons Subtotal

334

360

300

454

267

201

585

390

2,891

200 Arson

510 Bribery

220 Burglary/Breaking & Entering

110

152

110

180

142

939

Residence

599

50 24

59 21

113

88 12

119

76 19

Business

125

Others

215

250 Counterfeiting/Forgery

Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)

290

159

173

133

210

119

116

242

204

1,356

270 Embezzlement

210 Extortion/Blackmail

Fraud Offenses (excluding counterfeiting/forgery & bad checks)

26A - E

215

23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total

445

599

570

539

578

366

669

776

4,542

Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching

23A & B

Shoplifting

125

128

129

23C

760

Theft fromBuilding

23D

Theft fromCoin-Operated Machine or Device

23E

Theft fromMotor Vehicle

171

250

205

191

188

159

202

269

23F

1,635

Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

23G

229

All Other Larceny

183

224

244

230

223

115

298

336

23H

1,853

138

108

105

240 Motor Vehicle Theft

728

120 Robbery

244

280 Stolen Property Offenses

Crimes Against Property Subtotal

878

1,015

928

1,128

963

636

1,340

1,319

8,207

720 Animal Cruelty

35A Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)

145

116

607

39A - D Gambling Offenses

370 Pornography/Obscene Material

40A - C Prostitution Offenses

520 Weapon Law Violations

201

Crimes Against Society Subtotal

124

111

152

240

150

945

Total Group A

1,336

1,486

1,303

1,734

1,285

875

2,165

1,859

12,043

View a Council District Map. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2012/resources/nibrs-offense-definitions.

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Figure 15 - Offenses Reported in Council District 2

Number of Offenses July - September 2019

Cumulative Comparison January - September

Council District 2 Flores

NIBRS Code

Types of Offenses

Citywide %Total

2019

2018 %Change

13A - C Assault Offenses

312

2,626

11.9% 866

902

-4.0%

Aggravated Assault

13A 13B 13C

506

13.0% 156

178

-12.4%

Simple Assault

219

1,913

11.4% 641

651

-1.5%

Intimidation

207

13.0% 69

-5.5%

64A-B Human Trafficking

0.0%

-50.0%

100 Kidnapping/Abduction

6.7%

25.0%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

09A-B

7.7%

40.0%

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter

09A 09B

7.7%

40.0%

Negligent Manslaughter

11A - D Sex Offenses, Forcible

215

8.8%

-17.7%

Forcible Rape

11A

137

8.0%

-7.7%

Other

11B-D

10.3% 40

-25.9%

36A - B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible

0.0%

Crimes Against Persons Subtotal

334

2,891

11.6% 966

1,016

-4.9%

200 Arson

8.8%

-61.5%

510 Bribery

220 Burglary/Breaking & Entering

110

939

11.7% 307

359

-14.5%

Residence

599

8.3% 113

249

-54.6%

Business

125

19.2% 32

-11.1%

Other

215

16.7% 162

118.9%

250 Counterfeiting/Forgery

9.0%

-13.9%

Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)

290

159

1,356

11.7% 486

490

-0.8%

270 Embezzlement

11.9% 15

0.0%

210 Extortion/Blackmail

0.0%

26A - E Fraud Offenses

215

12.6% 73

102

-28.4%

23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total

445

4,542

9.8% 1,313

1,424

-7.8%

Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching

23A & B

15.9% 15

-6.3%

Shoplifting

23C 23D

760

8.6% 135

207

-34.8%

Theft from Building

0.0%

-66.7%

Theft from Coin-Operated Machine or Device

23E

0.0%

-81.8%

Theft from Motor Vehicle

23F

171

1,635

10.5% 543

530

2.5%

Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

23G

229

8.3%

143

-49.0%

All Other Larceny

23H

183

1,853

9.9% 544

514

5.8%

240 Motor Vehicle Theft

728

13.3% 315

302

4.3%

120 Robbery

244

8.6%

-9.0%

280 Stolen Property Offenses

20.0%

Crimes Against Property Subtotal

878

8,207

10.7% 2,611

2,808

-7.0%

Animal Cruelty

720

0.0%

35A Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)

607

11.9% 319

337

-5.3%

39A - D Gambling Offenses

8.3%

-69.2%

370 Pornography/Obscene Material

17.0% 17

88.9%

40A - C Prostitution Offenses

3.5%

-83.1%

520 Weapon Law Violations

201

20.4% 96

95.9%

Crimes Against Society Subtotal

124

945

13.1% 448

469

-4.5%

Total Group A

1,336

12,043

11.1% 4,025

4,293

-6.2%

Curfew / Loitering / Vagrancy Violations

90B

10.8% 14

75.0%

Driving Under the Influence

90D

214

14.5% 83

-13.5%

Drunkenness

90E

378

18.0% 199

185

7.6%

View a Council District Map. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2012/resources/nibrs-offense-definitions.

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