Sex Offenses
104 offenses Forcible, Other
4 offenses Non - forcible Non - forcible sex offenses
151 offenses Forcible Rape Forcible Rape offense increased 42.5% from 106 offenses in the Second Quarter of 2020 to 151 offenses in the Second Quarter of 2021.
Other Forcible sex offenses increased 40.5 % from 74 offenses in the Second Quarter of 2020 to 104 offenses in the First Quarter of 2021.
decreased 20.0% from 5 offenses in the Second Quarter of 2020 to 4 offenses in the Second Quarter of 2021.
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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Approximately 75% were known offender - related. Approximately 54% 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 28.6% Number of cases assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit increased 8.0%. Number of cases assigned to the Sex Crimes Unit increased 16.3%.
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April - June 2021 April - June 2020
238
Increased 28.6%
Crimes Against Children Unit
185
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1,926
Increased 8.0%
Domestic Violence Unit
1,784
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100
Increased 16.3%
Sex Crimes Unit
86
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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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