Sex Offenses
137 offenses Forcible, Other
1 offense Non - forcible Non - forcible sex offenses
134 offenses Forcible Rape Forcible Rape offenses increased 34.0% from 100 offenses in the First Quarter of 2021 to 134 offenses in the First Quarter of 2022.
Other Forcible sex offenses increased 47.3% from 93 offenses in the First Quarter of 2021 to 137 offenses in the First Quarter of 2022.
decreased 50.0% from 2 offenses in the First Quarter of 2021 to 1 offense in the First Quarter of 2022.
Approximately 75% were known offender - related. Approximately 68% of all victims were 17 years of age or under.
Approximately 95% 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 40.8%. Number of cases assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit decreased 6.0%. Number of cases assigned to the Sex Crimes Unit increased 4.5%.
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January - March 2022 January - March 2021
259
Increased 40.8%
Crimes Against Children Unit
184
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1,701
Decreased 6.0%
Domestic Violence Unit
1,604
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69
Increased 4.5%
Sex Crimes Unit
66
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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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