2023 4th Quarter Crime Report

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.

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.

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%.

Decreased 12.5%

Increased 9.5%

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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