Sex Offenses
2 offenses Non - forcible Non - forcible sex offenses increased 100% from 1 in Second Quarter 2023 to 2 in Second Quarter 2024.
132 offenses Forcible, Other
185 offenses Forcible Rape
Forcible Rape offenses increased 12.8% from 164 offenses in the Second Quarter of 2023 to 185 offenses in the Second Quarter of 2024.
Other Forcible sex offenses increased 4.8% from 126
offenses in Second Quarter 2023 to 132 offenses in Second Quar- ter 2024.
The offense is considered statutory rape, defined as
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In approximately 71% of cases, victim knew suspect. Approximately 58% of victims were 17 years of age or under.
Approximately 85% of victims were 17 years of age or under. Includes sodomy, sexual assault with an object, and forcible fondling.
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nonforcible 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 decreased 14.5%. Number of cases assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit decreased 22.4%. Number of cases assigned to the Sex Crimes Unit increased 3.6%.
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Decreased 14.5%
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Decreased 22.4%
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Increased 3.6%
Sex Crimes Unit The Sex Crimes Unit investigates and is assigned incidents of sexual
Domestic Violence Unit The Domestic Violence Unit investigates and is assigned incidents of domestic violence in partnership with the various, collocated agencies in the One Safe Place umbrella (Tarrant County ’ s Family Justice Center).
Crimes Against Children Unit The Crimes Against Children Unit investigates and is assigned incidents of abuse and sexual abuse of children under 17 & homicides of children under the age of six.
assault, indecent exposures, public lewdness, improper
photography, injury to the elderly in care facilities, stalking, and any other crime of a sexual nature involving adults 17 years old and older.
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.
2024 2nd Quarter Crime Report
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