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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