2023 4th Quarter Crime Report

Fort Worth Police Department

4th Quarter Crime Report

October—December 2023

Chief Neil Noakes

Table of Contents

1 Understanding Crime Reporting

2 2023 4th Quarter Crime Report

3 2023 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

24 Directions Home Report

27 Major Cities Comparison

29 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 12, 2024. 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 Fort Worth has utilized the National Incident - Based Reporting System (NIBRS) methodology for crime reports since 2006. NIBRS compiles detailed reports on two types of crime offenses: Group A offenses and Group B offenses. The 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 NIBRS and the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), the formerly used Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) methodology, 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 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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2023 4th Quarter Crime Report In 2023 compared to 2022, Citywide Group A offenses increased 0.8%. Crimes Against Persons increased 1.5%. Crimes Against Property decreased 0.1%. Crimes Against Society increased 4.7%. In the Fourth Quarter of 2023 compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2022, Citywide Group A offenses increased 7.1%. Crimes Against Persons increased 3.3%, Crimes Against Property increased 12.2%, and Crimes Against Society decreased 16.3%. 2023 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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2023 4th Quarter Crime Rate The following table displays the crime rate for each NIBRS Group A offense per 100,000 population. In 2023 compared to 2022, the Citywide Group A crime rate decreased 0.9%. Crimes Against Persons decreased 0.2%, Crimes Against Property decreased 1.8%, Crimes Against Society increased 2.9%. In the Fourth Quarter of 2023 compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2022, the Citywide Group A crime rate increased 5.3%. Crimes Against Persons increased 1.5%, Crimes Against Property increased 10.4%, and Crimes Against Society decreased 17.7%.

2023 4th Quarter Crime Rate

Crime rate shown above uses the Fort Worth population estimate of 964,831 for 2022 and 981,370 for 2023 (U.S. Census Bureau, plus average annual rate since 2020). The population numbers are as of the end of 2022 and 2023. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2019/resource - pages/ nibrs_offense_definitions - 2019.pdf

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Yearly Comparison

Citywide Crimes Against Persons, 2021 - 2023

Citywide Crimes Against Property, 2021 - 2023

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 Analysts, 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. 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 continues into 2023. 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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2023 4th Quarter - Crimes Against Persons In 2023 compared to 2022, Crimes Against Persons increased 1.5%. Murder, Nonnegligent Manslaughter, and Negligent Manslaughter decreased 13.7%. Human Trafficking increased 16% and Forcible Rape increased 11.8%. In the Fourth Quarter of 2023 compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2022, Crimes Against Persons increased 3.3%. There was an increase in murder and nonnegligent manslaughter. There were decreases in human trafficking, kidnapping/abduction and forcible sex offenses.

Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter

Quarterly Stats

In the Fourth Quarter of 2023, homicide offenses increased 11.1% with 20 homicide victims compared to 18 in the Fourth Quarter of 2022.

Eight of the 20 incidents had an unknown motive, five incidents were arguments/fights, four had other motives, two were domestic, and one was a road rage incident. Two of the other motive related homicides were a double - arson homicide.

Four of the 20 homicides have been filed. Suspects have been identified in 12 of the offenses.

Five homicides occurred in Council Districts 5 and 11, four in Council District 8, three in Council District 2, one each in Council Districts 4, 6, and 9. Council Districts 3, 7 and 10 each had zero.

17 of the 20 homicides were by a firearm.

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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Aggravated Assault •

Assault Offenses

Approximately 37% were known to be domestic - related. 49% occurred within a residence, 23% on a highway, road, or in an alley, 10% in parking lot/garage, and 2% in a bar/nightclub. Approximately 58% were known to be domestic - related. 62% occurred within a residence, 7% on a highway, road, or in an alley, 6% in a parking lot/garage, and 3% in a bar/nightclub.

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Increased 0.1%

Simple Assaults •

Increased 7.1%

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Increased 3.3%

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 an actual physical attack.

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.

Aggravated Assault An unlawful attack by a person upon another person where the offender uses or displays a weapon in a threatening manner, or the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury.

Kidnapping/Abduction There were 50 kidnapping/abduction offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2023 compared to 57 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2022, which is a 12.3% decrease.

Of the 50 kidnapping offenses this quarter, 37 were unlawful restraints, 8 were aggravated kidnappings, and 5 were kidnappings.

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 example] to hold him for ransom or reward … use him as a shield or hostage...inflict bodily injury. • Unlawful Transport : For pecuniary benefit [transporting] an individual in a manner that is designed to conceal the individual from … law enforcement authorities … and [creating] a substantial likelihood that the individual will suffer serious bodily injury or death.

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Sex Offenses

2 offenses Non - forcible

95 offenses Forcible, Other

156 offenses Forcible Rape Forcible Rape offenses increased 0.6% from 155

Non - forcible sex offenses increased from zero offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2022 to two offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2023.

Other Forcible sex offenses decreased 26.4% from 129 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2022 to 95 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2023.

offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2022 to 156 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2023.

The offense was considered statutory rape, defined as nonforcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.

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In approximately 69% of cases, victim knew suspect. Approximately 59% of all victims were 17 years of age or under.

Approximately 92% of all victims were 17 years of age or under. Includes sodomy, sexual assault with an object, and forcible fondling.

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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 12.5%. Number of cases assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit increased 9.5%. Number of cases assigned to the Sex Crimes Unit decreased 4.3%.

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Decreased 12.5%

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Increased 9.5%

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Decreased 4.3%

Sex Crimes Unit The Sex Crimes Unit investigates and is assigned incidents of sexual

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.

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).

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.

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2023 4th Quarter - Crimes Against Property In 2023 compared to 2022, Crimes Against Property decreased 0.1%. There were increases in Bribery and Motor Vehicle Theft. There were decreases in Counterfeiting/Forger, Embezzlement, Extortion/Blackmail, and Stolen Property Offense. In the Fourth Quarter of 2023 compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2022, Crimes Against Property increased 12.2%. There were increases in Arson, Bribery, Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property, and Motor Vehicle Theft. There were decreases in Burglary, Embezzlement, Extortion, and Stolen Property Offenses.

Increased 58.8%

Increased 100%

Decreased 10.7%

Decreased 37.9%

Increased 16.7%

Decreased 15.8%

Decreased 66.7%

Decreased 8.9%

Increased 7.7%

Increased 64.4%

Increased 6.1%

Decreased 83.3%

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

Burglary/Breaking and Entering In the Fourth Quarter of 2023, burglary/breaking and entering offenses decreased 10.7% with 805 offenses reported compared to 901 offenses reported in the Fourth Quarter of 2022.

Burglary/Breaking and Entering Offenses by Location

Burglary/breaking and entering of residences decreased 11.3%.

Burglary/breaking and entering of businesses increased 11.8%.

Burglary/breaking and entering of other locations decreased 30.1%.

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Larceny/Theft Offenses In the Fourth Quarter of 2023, the total number of Larceny/Theft offenses increased 7.7% with 4,647 offenses reported compared to 4,315 offenses reported in the Fourth Quarter of 2022. There were increases in Shoplifting, Thefts from Buildings, and Theft from Coin - Operated Machine or Devices. There were decreases in Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2022.

Robbery Offenses

In the Fourth Quarter of 2023, robbery offenses increased 6.1% compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2022.

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, 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

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2023 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 2023 compared to 2022, Crimes Against Society increased 4.7%. There were increases in Drug/Narcotic Violations, Animal Cruelty, Pornography/Obscene Material, and Prostitution. There were decreases in Gambling Offenses and Weapons Law Violations. In the Fourth Quarter of 2023 compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2022, Crimes Against Society decreased 16.3%. There were decreases in all Crimes Against Society.

Decreased 6.7%

Decreased 14%

Decreased 20.0%

Decreased 12.1%

Decreased 12.5%

Decreased 24.1%

2023 4th Quarter - Gang Unit Report In 2023 compared to 2022, Gang cases decreased 12.7%. In the Fourth Quarter of 2023 compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2022, the cases assigned to the Gang Unit decreased 67.3% with 33 cases assigned compared to 101 cases assigned in the Fourth Quarter of 2022. Assault offenses decreased 70.8%, Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property decreased 88.9%, Drug/Narcotics violations decreased 16.7%, and Weapons Law Violations decreased 61.9%.

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Gang Unit Report Continued

Comparison of Citywide Gang - Related Offenses, 2021 - 2023

Gang - Related Offenses by Patrol Division 4th Quarter 2023 vs 4th Quarter 2022

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Fort Worth City Council District Map

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Offenses By Council District Summary of Offenses By Council District