Crime Report 2022 4th Qrt

Fort Worth Police Department

4th Quarter Crime Report

October - December 2022

Chief Neil Noakes

Table of Contents

1 Understanding Crime Reporting

2 2022 4th Quarter Crime Report

3 2022 4th 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 January 19, 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

• 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

• Pornography / Obscene Material

• Motor Vehicle Theft

• Prostitution Offenses

• Arson

• Stolen Property Offenses

• Bribery

• Weapon Law Violations

• Counterfeiting / Forgery

• Animal Cruelty

• Human Trafficking

The following report provides details about Crimes Against Persons, Property, and Society.

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2022 4th Quarter Crime Report

2022 4th Quarter Crime Report Overall offenses increased 4.4% in 2022 compared to 2021. Crimes Against Persons increased 5.3%, Crimes Against Property increased 2.6%, and Crimes Against Society increased 16.9%. In the Fourth Quarter of 2022, overall offenses decreased 1.9% compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2021. Crimes Against Persons decreased 1.5% with decreases in human trafficking and murder & nonnegligent manslaughter offenses. Crimes Against Property decreased 5.2% with decreases in arson, destruction/damage/vandalism of property, embezzlement, robbery, and stolen property offenses. Crimes Against Society increased 26.7% with increases in animal cruelty, drug/narcotic violations, gambling, and weapon law violation offenses. 2022 4th 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 NIBRS offense definitions, go to https:// ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2019/resource - pages/nibrs_offense_definitions - 2019.pdf

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The following table displays the crime rate for each NIBRS Group A offense per 100,000 population. The crime rate increased 2.1% in 2022 compared to 2021. In the Fourth Quarter of 2022 compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2021, the crime rate decreased 4.2%. 2022 4th Quarter Crime Rate

2022 4th Quarter Crime Rate

Crime rate shown above uses the Fort Worth population estimates of 957,243 for 2021 and 979,487 for 2022 (U.S. Census Bureau, plus average annual rate since 2010). The population estimates 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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2022 4th Quarter Crime Report

Yearly Comparison

Citywide Crimes Against Persons, 2020 - 2022

Citywide Crimes Against Property, 2020 - 2022

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 Ana- lysts, 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 continued in 2022. 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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2022 4th Quarter - Crimes Against Persons In the Fourth Quarter of 2022, Crimes Against Persons decreased 1.5% overall with 3,544 offenses reported compared to 3,598 reports in the Fourth Quarter of 2021.

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

Quarterly Stats

In the Fourth Quarter of 2022, homicide offenses decreased 40% with 18 homicide victims compared to 30 in the Fourth Quarter of 2021.

Motives included six argument/fights, six unknowns, four robberies, one domestic, and one gang.

There was one quadruple homicide, which occurred in Council District 8. Twelve of the 18 homicides have been filed.

Two homicides in Council District 2, five homicides in Council District 5, nine homicides in Council District 8, and two homicides in Council Districts 9.

Twelve homicides involved firearms, which is 72% 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 31% were assigned to

the Domestic Violence Unit.

Decreased 8.3%

51% occurred within a residence, 22% on a highway, road, or in an alley, and 11% in parking lot/ garage.

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Decreased 3.4%

Simple Assaults •

Approximately 58% were assigned to

Increased 9.2%

the Domestic Violence Unit.

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 57 kidnapping/abduction offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2022 compared to 45 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2021, which is a 26.7% increase. Of the 57 kidnapping offenses this quarter, 47 were unlawful restraints, 3 were kidnappings, and 7 were aggravated 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. Transport : 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. • Unlawful For pecuniary

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Sex Offenses

126 offenses Forcible, Other

0 offenses Non - forcible Non - forcible sex offenses

158 offenses Forcible Rape Forcible Rape offenses increased 13.7% from 139 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2021 to 158 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2022.

Other forcible sex offenses increased 37.0% from 92 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2021 to 126 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2022.

decreased 100% from 2 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2021 to 0 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2022.

Approximately 72% were known offender - related. Approximately 61% of all victims were 17 years of age or under.

Approximately 89% 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.

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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 24.8%. Number of cases assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit decreased 0.4%. Number of cases assigned to the Sex Crimes Unit increased 8.8%.

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Increased 24.8%

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Decreased 0.4%

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Increased 8.8%

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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2022 4th Quarter - Crimes Against Property In the Fourth Quarter of 2022, Crimes Against Property decreased 5.2% overall with 8,057 offenses reported compared to 8,500 offenses reported in the Fourth Quarter of 2021.

Decreased 46.9%

No percent change

Increased 4.8%

Increased 91.7%

Decreased 21.0%

Decreased 26.9%

Increased 50.0%

Increased 40.4%

Decreased 4.9%

Increased 7.0%

Decreased 11.2%

Decreased 40.5%

The following data provides additional information on Burglary/Breaking & Entering, Larceny/Theft, and Robbery offenses.

Burglary/Breaking and Entering In the Fourth Quarter of 2022, burglary/breaking and entering offenses increased 4.8% with 899 offenses reported compared to 858 offenses reported in the Fourth Quarter of 2021.

Burglary/Breaking and Entering Offenses by Location

Burglary/breaking and entering offenses decreased 5.1% in residential.

Burglary/breaking and entering offenses increased 7.7% in business.

Burglary/breaking and entering offenses increased 27.8% in other locations.

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Larceny/Theft Offenses In the Fourth Quarter of 2022, the total number of Larceny/Theft offenses decreased 4.9% with 4,324 offenses reported compared to 4,548 offenses reported in the Fourth Quarter of 2021.

Robbery Offenses

In the Fourth Quarter of 2022, robbery offenses decreased 11.2%

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.

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 • North Division – 8755 N Riverside Dr, 76244. Lobby open Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. (817) 392 - 3150

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2022 4th Quarter Crime Report

2022 4th 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 Fourth Quarter of 2022, Crimes Against Society increased 26.7% overall with 1,169 offenses reported compared to 923 offenses reported in the Fourth Quarter of 2021.

Increased 26.1%

Increased 37.7%

Increased 400%

Increased 7.7%

Decreased 15.4%

Increased 11.2%

2022 4th Quarter - Gang Unit Report In the Fourth Quarter of 2022, the number of cases assigned to the Gang Unit decreased 25.4% with 100 cases assigned compared to 134 cases assigned in the Fourth Quarter of 2021.

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Gang Unit Report Continued

Comparison of Citywide Gang - Related Offenses, 2020 - 2022

Gang - Related Offenses by Patrol Division

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2022 4th Quarter Crime Report

Fort Worth City Council District Map

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Offenses By Council District Summary of Offenses By Council District