Fort Worth Police Department
1st Quarter Crime Report
January - March 2023
Chief Neil Noakes
Table of Contents
1 Understanding Crime Reporting
2 2023 1st Quarter Crime Report
3 2023 1st Quarter Crime Rate
4 Yearly Comparison
4 Crime Prevention Strategies and #FortWorthSafe
5 Crimes Against Persons
8 Crimes Against Property
10 Crimes Against Society
10 Gang Unit Report
13 Offenses By Council District
22 Directions Home Report
25 Major Cities Comparison
27 Department Initiatives
DISCLAIMER: This report provides a snapshot of the Fort Worth Police Department ’ s National Incident - Based Re- porting System (NIBRS) data that was queried from the Records Management System (RMS) on April 18, 2023. The Department ’ s RMS is updated regularly due to ongoing investigations. Since this is a snapshot, data queried before or after this date could change and may vary from other reports.
Understanding Crime Reporting Since 2006, Fort Worth has utilized the National Incident - Based Reporting System (NIBRS) methodology for crime reports. NIBRS compiles detailed reports on two types of crime 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. To learn more about the differences between the formerly used Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) methodology and NIBRS, please visit https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr/ nibrs.
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) Crimes Against Society = Scores one offense for each violation
NIBRS Group A includes the following offenses:
• Destruction / Damage / Vandalism of Property
• Homicide Offenses • Sex Offenses, Forcible • Sex Offenses, Non - forcible
• Drug / Narcotic Offenses • Embezzlement • Extortion / Blackmail
• Robbery • Assault Offenses
• Fraud Offenses • Gambling Offenses • Kidnapping / Abduction • Pornography / Obscene Material • Prostitution Offenses
• Burglary / Breaking and Entering • Larceny / Theft Offenses
• Motor Vehicle Theft • Arson • Bribery • Counterfeiting / Forgery
• Stolen Property Offenses • Weapon Law Violations • Animal Cruelty
• Human Trafficking
The following report provides details about Crimes Against Persons, Property, and Society.
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2023 1st Quarter Crime Report
Citywide Group A crime increased 0.8% in the First Quarter of 2023 compared to the First Quarter of 2022. Crimes Against Persons increased 4.4% overall, with increases in intimidation, human trafficking, kidnapping/ abduction, and forcible rape. There was a decrease in murder and nonnegligent manslaughter. Crimes Against Property decreased 4.6% overall, with increases in robbery, burglary of business, motor vehicle theft, theft from motor vehicle, pocket picking and purse snatching, and stolen property offenses. Crimes Against Society increased 32.9% with increases in drug/narcotic violations, gambling, pornography/obscene material, and prostitution offenses.
2023 1st Quarter Citywide NIBRS Group A Offenses
Note: The crime categories are listed in alphabetical order for ease of reference rather than in order of importance. For NI BRS offense definitions, go to https:// ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2019/ resource - pages/nibrs_offense_definitions - 2019.pdf
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2023 1st Quarter Crime Rate The following table displays the crime rate for each NIBRS Group A offense per 100,000 population. In the First Quarter of 2023 compared to the First Quarter of 2022, the crime rate decreased 0.9%.
2023 1st Quarter Crime Rate
Crime rate shown above uses the Fort Worth population estimate of 964,831 for 2022 and 981,370 for 2022 (U.S. Census Bureau, plus average annual rate since 2010). The population numbers are as of the end of 2021 and 2022. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2019/resource - pages/ nibrs_offense_definitions - 2019.pdf
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Yearly Comparison
Citywide Crimes Against Persons, 2021 - 2023
Citywide Crimes Against Property, 2021 - 2023
Crime Prevention Strategies Commanders in each patrol division take preventative steps to address any increase in crime such as aggravated assaults, burglaries and motor vehicle thefts. All patrol divisions have strategic operating funds (SOF) used to address crime in their areas. Commanders work with the Real Time Crime Center, Crime Analysts, and Neighborhood Police Officers to identify emerging trends and hotspot areas. Commanders keep track of previous crime trends and put officers in those locations to prevent crime from occurring. Additional- ly, there is constant collaboration with other units within the department including Gang, Narcotics, Vice, Homicide, Robbery, and Family Violence in an effort to reduce and solve crime. Chief Neil Noakes introduced the #FortWorthSafe strategy in 2021 and it continues into 2023. The crime reduction strategy focuses on violent crimes such as homicide, robbery, shootings and aggravated assault. Below are the strategy ’ s Goals and Objectives:
1. Decrease overall violent crime in the city by 10% in the next 12 months. 2. Focus on decreasing homicides, aggravated assaults and robberies. 3. Improve neighborhood conditions in areas experiencing most violent crime. 4. Improve police - community relations and communication.
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2023 1st Quarter - Crimes Against Persons In the First Quarter of 2023, Crimes Against Persons increased 4.4% overall with 3,503 offenses reported compared to 3,354 reports in the First Quarter of 2022.
Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter
Quarterly Stats
In the First Quarter of 2023, homicide offenses decreased 30.8% with 18 homicide victims compared to 26 in the First Quarter of 2022. There were two sets of double homicides. One set involved a robbery, the other set had an unknown motive, but used a rifle.
Motives included seven argument/fight, three reckless/negligence homicides, three unknowns, two robberies, two other, and one domestic violence.
Twelve of the 18 homicides have been filed.
Four homicides in Council Districts 3, 5, and 9, three homicides in Council District 8, two homicides in Council District 2, and one homicide in Council District 4.
Seventeen homicides involved firearms, which is 94.4% of all homicide offenses.
Homicide Prevention Strategies FWPD ’ s homicide prevention strategies involve various partnerships. Neighborhood Police Officers, the Victim Assistance Section, and One Safe Place provide outreach services to prevent domestic violence crimes that have the potential to turn into a homicide. In addition, the Homicide Unit works 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. The Homicide Unit also continues to work with members of the Gang, Narcotics, and Robbery Units where other criminal activity may elevate to homicide.
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Assault Offenses
Aggravated Assault •
Approximately 89% were known to be domestic - related. 69% occurred within a residence, 8% on a highway, road, or in an alley, and 4% in parking lot/garage.
Decreased 2.5%
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Increased 1.9%
Simple Assaults •
Approximately 87% were known to be domestic - related.
Increased 26.0%
Intimidation 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 subject the victim to actual physical attack.
Aggravated Assault An unlawful attack by one person upon another wherein the offender uses a weapon or displays it in a threatening manner, or the victim suffers ob- vious severe or aggravated bodily injury.
Simple Assaults 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.
Kidnapping/Abduction There were 63 kidnapping/abduction offenses in the First Quarter of 2023 compared to 39 offenses in the First Quarter of 2022, which is a 61.5% increase. Of the 63 kidnapping offenses this quarter, 53 were unlawful restraints, 5 were aggravated kidnappings, and 5 were kidnappings.
Yes No Victim Relationship
Please refer to Texas Penal Code Title 5, Chapter 20 for full definitions, below are abbreviated definitions of each: • Unlawful restraint: Intentionally or knowingly [restraining] another person. • 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 exam- ple] to hold him for ransom or reward … use him as a shield or hostage...inflict bodily injury. • Unlawful Transport : For pecuniary benefit [transporting] an individual in a manner that is designed to conceal the individual from … law enforce- ment authorities … and [creating] a substantial likelihood that the individual will suffer serious bodily injury or death.
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Sex Offenses
133 offenses Forcible, Other
1 offense Non - forcible Non - forcible sex offenses increased from no offenses in the First Quarter of 2022 to 1 offense in the First Quarter of 2023.
148 offenses Forcible Rape Forcible Rape offenses increased 13.8% from 130 offenses in the First Quarter of 2022 to 148 offenses in the First Quarter of 2023. • Approximately 73% were known offender - related.
Other Forcible sex offenses decreased 2.9% from 137 offenses in the First Quarter of 2022 to 133 offenses in the First Quarter of 2023.
Approximately 44.4% of all victims were 17 years of age or under. Includes sodomy, sexual assault with an object, and forcible fondling.
The offense was considered statutory rape, which is de- fined as nonforcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.
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Approximately 47.3% of all victims were 17 years of age or under.
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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 increased 10.2%. Number of cases assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit decreased 0.9%. Number of cases assigned to the Sex Crimes Unit increased 25.4%.
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Increased 10.2%
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Decreased 0.9%
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Increased 25.4%
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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2023 1st Quarter - Crimes Against Property In the First Quarter of 2023, Crimes Against Property decreased 4.6% overall with 7,753 offenses reported compared to 8,123 offenses reported in the First Quarter of 2022.
Decreased 15.6%
No percent change
Increased 2.3%
Decreased 10.8%
Decreased 10.5%
Decreased 25.0%
Decreased 50%
Increased 10.1%
Decreased 6.2%
Increased 0.2%
Increased 19.6%
Increased 17.9%
The following data provides additional information on Burglary/Breaking & Entering, Larceny/Theft, and Robbery offenses.
Burglary/Breaking and Entering In the First Quarter of 2023, burglary/breaking and entering offenses increased 2.3% with 917 offenses reported compared to 896 offenses reported in the First Quarter of 2022.
Burglary/Breaking and Entering Offenses by Location
Burglary/breaking and entering offenses decreased 3.6% in residential.
Burglary/breaking and entering offenses increased 20.3% in business.
Burglary/breaking and entering offenses decreased 0.8% in other locations.
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Larceny/Theft Offenses In the First Quarter of 2023, the total number of Larceny/Theft offenses decreased 6.2% with 4,150 offenses reported compared to 4,422 offenses reported in the First Quarter of 2022.
Robbery Offenses
In the First Quarter of 2023, robbery offenses increased 19.6% .
Robbery detectives utilize resources within the FBI Task Force, U.S. Marshal Service, Intel Unit, Crime Stop- pers, 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.
E - commerce trade site locations:
Please call the numbers listed to verify if the lobby is open .
• Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex – 505 W. Felix St. Lobby open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. (817) 392 - 4200 • South Division – 3128 W. Bolt St. Lobby open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. (817) 392 - 3400
• Northwest Division – 4651 N. Main St. Lobby open Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. (817) 392 - 4600 • East Division – 1100 Nashville Ave. Lobby open Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. (817) 392 - 4640
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2023 1st Quarter - Crimes Against Society Crimes Against Society offenses are a reflection of the department ’ s mitigation and resolution strategies. Each violation is counted as one offense. In the First Quarter of 2023, Crimes Against Society increased 32.9% overall with 1,294 offenses reported compared to 974 offenses reported in the First Quarter of 2022.
Decreased 13.5%
Increased 44.4%
Increased 200.0%
Increased 20.0%
Increased 91.7%
Increased 9.9%
2023 1st Quarter - Gang Unit Report In the First Quarter of 2023, the number of cases assigned to the Gang Unit increased 22.0% with 100 cases assigned compared to 82 cases assigned in the First Quarter of 2022.
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Gang Unit Report Continued
Comparison of Citywide Gang - Related Offenses, 2021 - 2023
Gang - Related Offenses by Patrol Division 1st Quarter 2023 vs 1st Quarter 2022
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Fort Worth City Council District Map
2023 May
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Offenses By Council District Summary of Offenses By Council District
View a Council District Map. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2019/resource - pages/nibrs_offense_definitions - 2019.pdf
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Offenses Reported in Council District 2
View a Council District Map. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2019/resource - pages/nibrs_offense_definitions - 2019.pdf
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Offenses Reported in Council District 3
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Offenses Reported in Council District 4
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Offenses Reported in Council District 5
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Offenses Reported in Council District 6
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Offenses Reported in Council District 7
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Offenses Reported in Council District 8
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Offenses Reported in Council District 9
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Directions Home High Impact Zone Report The purpose of this section is to provide detailed crime data in the areas that provide services to homeless individuals. The data was added to the quarterly crime report in 2011 following the completion of the Direc- tions Home Plan that was approved by the City Council. To view the plan, visit http://fortworthtexas.gov/ directionshome/.
Directions Home - Primary & Secondary High Impact Zones Map
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Offenses Reported within Directions Home Primary High Impact Zone
View a Directions Home High Impact Zone Map. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2019/resource - pages/nibrs_offense_definitions - 2019.pdf
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Offenses Reported within Directions Home Secondary High Impact Zone
View a Directions Home High Impact Zone Map. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2019/resource - pages/nibrs_offense_definitions - 2019.pdf
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Major Cities Comparison January - March 2023 data was not available at the time this report was published. Data through March will be included in the 2023 Second Quarter Crime Report. The following graphs are a comparison (January - December 2022) of Fort Worth (927,720) to benchmark cities with either a similar population or proximity. Comparable cities with their population noted in parentheses include: Dallas, TX (1,343,266), Austin, TX (995,484), El Paso, TX (681,534), Charlotte - Mecklenburg, NC (900,350), Columbus, OH (903,852), Jacksonville, FL (920,570), and San Francisco, CA (866,606). The population data source is the U.S. Census Bureau. Crime offense comparable data source is the Major Cities Chiefs Association. The offenses compared include homicide, rape (NIBRS offenses 11A, 11B, and 11C), robbery, and aggravated assault . Homicide, January - December 2022
Rape, January - December 2022
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Major Cities Comparison Continued
Robbery, January - December 2022
Aggravated Assault, January - December 2022
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FWPD Sesquicentennial Celebration 1873 — 2023 Department Initiatives The Fort Worth Police Department kicked off their Sesquicentennial Celebration this quarter. E. M. Terrell was appointed the first City Marshal with a force of four policemen on April 12, 1873. The Fort Worth Police Department and the Fort Worth Historical Association have partnered to celebrate 150 years of the Fort Worth Police Department. The Fort Worth Historical Association created a lapel pin based on the “ Curry Badge ” designed and worn by Chief T. G. Curry, that is a replica of what the first police badge may have looked like during the first years of the department. In addition to the pins, a limited edition challenge pin and t - shirt have also been created for the celebration and are available for purchase. #FortWorthSafe The #FortWorthSafe program continued into 2023 with a goal of reducing violent crime by 10%. Focus was placed on homicides, aggravated assaults, and robberies. In the first year, violent crimes were reduced by 13.4% reduction compared to the previous year. In addition to reducing violent crime, 984 felony warrants and 644 misdemeanor warrants were cleared, 148 stolen vehicles were recovered, 518 guns were seized, and 40 stolen guns were recovered. The program ’ s success has been attributed to the use of neighbor- hood cameras that are monitored in the Real Time Crime Center, working with other city departments to remove blight and increasing quality of life in higher crime neighborhoods, and improving police - community relations. Crisis Intervention Response Team Therapy K - 9 Launch The Fort Worth Police Department implemented a new program with the mission to increase effectiveness to assist those in a mental health crisis. The Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT) has partnered with local animal rescue and shelter organizations to find suitable shelter pets to be trained as therapy canines. The intent of the program is to only utilize rescue animals. The therapy canines will be used for peer support, community events, school activities, comfort to employees after a tragic event, serve as mental health responders, and assistance to the investigations division. In the first quarter of 2023, the first recruit, Wookie, began training to be a CIRT therapy canine. Wookie was at North Animal Shelter. The program currently has two dogs in training to be a part of the program. Each canine has a dedicated handler. Woof!
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Department Initiatives
Promotions Congratulations to all those who promoted this quarter! There was a promotional ceremony on January 12 that included the promotion of Buck Wheeler to Deputy Chief and Stefanie Ricks to Commander, as well as six promotions to lieutenant and seven promotions to detective/ corporal.
Community Events FWPD hosted and attended multiple community events throughout Fort Worth during the past quarter. FWPD partnered with community leaders and businesses to provide residents with opportunities to gather together. Events included the Library Storytime with Chief Noakes, recruits out in the city in the Northside neighborhood, and water delivery to East Palestine, Ohio after the train derailment.
Library Storytime with Chief Noakes
East Palestine, OH water delivery
Recruits out in the community
FWPD LEO Class 7 and Recruit Class 153 Graduations
On January 13, the department hosted a graduation ceremony for Lateral Entry Officer (LEO) Class 7. The class added 27 new officers to the force. On March 10, the department hosted a graduation ceremony for Recruit Class 153. The class added 28 new officers to the force. Congratulations to all!
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