2.4 Crimes Against Property (NIBRS - Group A) Continued...
Figure 7 - 2015 - 2017 Citywide Crimes Against Property
Crimes Against Property
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In 2017, burglary/breaking and entering decreased 6.7 percent compared to 2016. In the Fourth Quarter burglary/ breaking and entering decreased 18.3 percent with decreases in residential (22.6 percent) and business (17.2 percent) and increases in other (4.6 percent) burglaries. Of the 52 repeat locations, 36 percent were residences. In the Fourth Quarter of 2017, the Fort Worth Police Department arrested 128 suspects for burglary.
In 2017, motor vehicle theft offenses increased 19.0 percent comparted to 2016. In the Fourth Quarter motor vehicle theft offenses increased 11.5 percent in the (706 offenses) compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2016 (633 offenses).
In 2017, robbery increased 13.7 percent compared to 2016. In the Fourth Quarter robbery increased by 6.4 percent from the Fourth Quarter of 2016 to the Fourth Quarter of 2017. 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. Lobby open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm. South Division – 3128 W. Bolt. Lobby open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. North Division – 4651 North Main. Lobby open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. East Division – 1100 Nashville Ave. Lobby open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Section II - NIBRS
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Fourth Quarter (Oct - Dec) Crime Report
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