Sex Offenses
One offense Non - forcible Non - Forcible sex offenses decreased 50% from two to one in Fourth Quarter 2024 compared to Fourth Quarter 2023.
80 offenses Forcible, Other
125 offenses Forcible Rape Forcible Rape offenses decreased 19.9% from 156 offenses in Fourth Quarter 2023 to 125 offenses in Third Quarter of 2024.
Other Forcible sex offenses decreased 16.7% from 96 offenses in Fourth Quarter 2023 to 80 offenses in Fourth Quarter 2024. • Approximately 84% of the victims knew suspect. • Approximately 85% of victims were age 17 or under. • Includes sodomy, sexual assault with an object, and forcible fondling.
The offense is considered statutory rape, defined as
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In approximately 83% of cases, victim knew suspect. Approximately 54% of victims were 17 years of age or under.
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nonforcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.
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 17%. Number of cases assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit decreased 3.2%. Number of cases assigned to the Sex Crimes Unit increased 52.2%.
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October - December 2024
October - December 2023
205
Crimes Against Children Unit
247
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1,757
Domestic Violence Unit
1,815
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140
Sex Crimes Unit
92
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500 1,000 1,500 2,000
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 4th Quarter Crime Report
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