1st Quarter Crime Report January - March 2018
Fort Worth Police Department Chief Joel F. Fitzgerald
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I. UNDERSTANDING CRIME REPORTING …………………………………………. 3
1.1 NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE ON REPORTING CRIME …………………………………….. 4
1.2 FORT WORTH’S CRIME REPORT ………………………………………………………….. 4
1.3 UNDERSTANDING NIBRS FIGURES ……………………………………………………... 5
1.4 SIGNIFICANT METHODOLOGY AND DEFINITION DIFFERENCES …...……………… 5
SECTION II. NATIONAL INCIDENT BASED REPORTING SYSTEM ………………………… 6
2.1 FIRST QUARTER 2018 CITYWIDE NIBRS CRIME REPORT...…………................. .... 7
2.2 2017 CRIME RATE …..………………………………………………………………………….. 8
2.3 CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS (NIBRS - GROUP “A”) ………………………………….… 9
2.4 CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY (NIBRS - GROUP “A”) ……...………...………… …….. 12
2.5 CRIMES AGAINST SOCIETY (NIBRS - GROUP “A”)……………………………………….. 14
2.6 OTHER OFFENSES (NIBRS - GROUP “B”) ……………………………………….....…….. 14
2.7 GANG UNIT REPORT …………………………………………………………………………. 15
2.8 OFFENSES BY COUNCIL DISTRICT ……………………………………………………….. 17
SECTION III. DIRECTIONS HOME REPORT …………………………………………………….. 26
SECTION IV. MAJOR CITIES COMPARISON ……………………………………………………. 30
SECTION V. DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES UPDATE …………………………………................ 33
DISCLAIMER: This report provides a snapshot of the Fort Worth Police Department’s National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) data that was queried from the Records Manage- ment System (RMS) May 15, 2018. The Department’s RMS is updated regularly based on on- going investigations. The data in this snapshot has been reviewed and certified by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Since this is a snapshot, data queried before or after this date could change and may vary from other reports.
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Section I.
Understanding NIBRS Crime Reporting
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1.1 National Perspective on Reporting Crime: Transitioning from Uniform Crime Reporting to National Incident-Based Reporting System
According to the National Incident-Based Reporting System, Volume 1: Data Collection Guidelines, by the U.S. Department of Justice,
“Since the establishment of the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program in 1930, the volume, diversity, and complexity of crime steadily increased while the UCR Program remained virtually unchanged. Recognizing the need to address crime’s growing challenge, the law enforcement community in the late 1970s called for a thorough study of the UCR Program with the objective of revising the Program to meet law enforcement’s needs into the twenty-first century. The National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) is the result of that study.” In January 1989, the FBI began accepting NIBRS data from a handful of agencies. As more contributing law enforcement agencies learn about the rich data available through incident-based reporting (and as resources permit), more agencies are implementing the NIBRS. In 2016, the FBI Director agreed to transition the UCR Program to NIBRS-only data collection by January 1, 2021. Modernizing crime data reporting is no longer optional. Fort Worth understands the importance of collecting and reporting detailed, accurate, and meaningful incident-based data. In January 2006, Fort Worth was certified to participate in the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) and began reporting NIBRS data to the Texas Department of Public Safety. With the use of the NIBRS, the Fort Worth Police Department has the capability to generate re- ports reflecting a multitude of interrelationships among the collected data — enhancing its ability to ana- lyze crime trends and to implement tactical strategies. NIBRS data is of great value to the City of Fort Worth! In 2012, approximately 43 percent of the reporting agencies throughout the nation were NIBRS certified, and an increasing number of agencies are transitioning to NIBRS. In the meantime, the FBI continues to report UCR data (by extracting UCR data from NIBRS data) until such time as the Uniform Crime Re- porting can be discontinued. FBI data is used to identify national and regional crime trends. FBI data is often used for rankings — although the FBI does not recommend this practice — and is often consid- ered the best available information to compare crime from one jurisdiction to another. Since UCR data is available for all reporting agencies nationwide, it is also used for the purpose of making comparisons. One of Fort Worth’s five Strategic Goals is to become the safest major city in the United States. The FBI data, along with other third-party rankings, are used to determine if we are making progress towards this goal/vision. The Fort Worth Police Department reports NIBRS data so that elected officials, city leaders and the public can review the detailed crime data. Please refer to Section IV of this report and FBI data to understand (in a very general sense) how Fort Worth compares to peer cities. To learn more about the differences between Uniform Crime Reporting and National Incident- Based Reporting System data, please visit the Fort Worth Police Department website at http:// www.fortworthpd.com/crime-information/ 1.2 Fort Worth’s Crime Report
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Understanding NIBRS Figures
NIBRS compiles detailed reports on two types of offenses: Group “A” offenses and Group “B” offenses. The two groupings are based on the amount of reporting required for each. Both incidents and arrests are reported for Group “A” offenses, while only arrests are reported for Group “B” offenses. 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 the three following categories: 1) Crimes Against Persons; 2) Crimes Against Property; 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) Crime Against Society = Scores one offense for each violation
NIBRS Group A includes the following Offenses:
Homicide Offenses
Destruction / Damage / Vandalism of Property
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
Motor Vehicle Theft
Pornography / Obscene Material
Arson
Prostitution Offenses
Bribery
Stolen Property Offenses
Counterfeiting / Forgery
Weapon Law Violations
Human Trafficking
Animal Cruelty
(UCR Part I includes the following eight offenses: Criminal Homicide, Forcible Rape, Robbery, Aggravat- ed Assault, Burglary, Larceny-Theft, Motor Vehicle Theft, and Arson.)
1.4
Significant Methodology and Definition Differences
A significant difference between NIBRS and UCR Traditional Summary Reporting is that for Crimes Against Persons, NIBRS counts the number of victims, while UCR counts the number of incidents. Con- sequentially, NIBRS figures tend to show more Crimes Against Persons than UCR figures. In addition, the definitions for Part 1 offenses used in Summary Reporting are different than the offense definitions used by the NIBRS. Visit http://www.fortworthpd.com/crime-information/ for more details about the dif- ferences between NIBRS and UCR Traditional Summary Reporting.
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Section II.
National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS)
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First Quarter 2018 NIBRS Crime Report 2.1. Overall, citywide Group A and B crime decreased 4.6 percent in the First Quarter of 2018 compared to the First Quarter of 2017. Crimes Against Persons decreased 0.3 percent overall with decreases in Human Trafficking, Mur- der, and Nonforcible Sex Offenses. Crimes Against Property decreased 6.4 percent overall with Fraud, Robbery, Arson, and Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property attributing to the decrease.
Figure 1 - First Quarter 2018 Citywide NIBRS Group A Offenses
Number of Offenses
Type of Offense
Jan - Mar 2018
Jan - Mar 2017
% Change
13A - C Assault Offenses
3,037
3,005
1.1% -0.1% 2.3% -4.2%
13A 13B 13C
721
722
Aggravated Assault
2,039
1,994
Simple Assault
277
289
Intimidation
64A-B Human Trafficking 100 Kidnapping/Abduction
3
12 36
-75.0%
37
2.8%
Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter
09A - B
17
24
-29.2%
09A 09B
17
22
-22.7% -100.0%
Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter
0
2
Negligent Manslaughter
11A - D Sex Offenses, Forcible
234 105 129
257 105 152
-8.9% 0.0%
11A
Forcible Rape
11B-D
-15.1% -33.3%
Other
36A-B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible
8
12
Crimes Against Persons Subtotal
3,336
3,346
-0.3%
200 Arson 510 Bribery
37
44
-15.9%
0
0
--
220 Burglary/Breaking & Entering
1,050
1,160
-9.5%
702 193 155 134
832 200 128 115
-15.6% -3.5% 21.1% 16.5%
Residence
Business
Other
250 Counterfeiting/Forgery
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)
290
1,505
1,779 -15.4%
270 Embezzlement 210 Extortion/Blackmail
66
46
43.5%
0
0
--
Fraud Offenses (excluding counterfeiting/forgery & bad checks)
26A - E
223
353
-36.8%
23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total
4,742
4,741
0.0%
23A & B
115
86
33.7%
Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching
23C 23D 23E 23F 23G 23H
1,050
960
9.4%
Shoplifting
19 19
15 35
26.7% -45.7% -7.2% 21.7% -3.6% -3.1% -27.0%
Theft from Building
Theft from Coin-Operated Machine or Device
1,546
1,666
Theft from Motor Vehicle
409
336
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories
1,584
1,643
All Other Larceny
240 Motor Vehicle Theft
678 243
700 333
120 Robbery
280 Stolen Property Offenses
1
1
0.0% -6.4%
Crimes Against Property Subtotal
8,679
9,272
720 Animal Cruelty*
5
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35A Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)
1,125
973
15.6%
39A - D Gambling Offenses
34
32
6.3%
370 Pornography/Obscene Material
18
21
-14.3%
40A - C Prostitution Offenses
48
31
54.84%
520 Weapon Law Violations
185
198
-6.6%
NIBRS Group A & B Total NIBRS Group A Total Crimes Against Society Subtotal
1,415 1,255 12.7% 13,430 13,873 -3.2% 15,987 16,751 -4.6%
Note: The crime categories are listed in alphabetical order for ease of reference rather than in order of their importance. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to www.fortworthpd.com/crime-information/ *No 2017 comparison.
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First Quarter 2018 Crime Rate 2.2 The following table displays the crime rate for each National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Group A offense per 100,000 population. The overall crime rate decreased 6.9 percent in the First Quarter 2018 compared to First Quarter 2017.
Figure 2 - First Quarter 2018 Crime Rate
NIBRS Crime Rate / 100,000 Population
Type of Offense
Jan - Mar 2018 Crime Rate
Jan - Mar 2017 Crime Rate
Rate Comparison
13A - C Assault Offenses
339.03
343.76
-1.4%
Aggravated Assault
13A 13B 13C
80.49
82.59
-2.5%
Simple Assault
227.62
228.10
-0.2%
Intimidation
30.92
33.06
-6.5%
64A-B Human Trafficking*
0.33
1.37
--
100
Kidnapping/Abduction
4.13
4.12
0.3%
Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter
09A - B
1.90
2.75
-30.9%
Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter
09A 09B
-24.6%
1.90
2.52
Negligent Manslaughter
-100.0%
0.00
0.23
11A - D Sex Offenses, Forcible
26.12
29.40
-11.1%
Forcible Rape
11A
11.72
12.01
-2.4%
Other
11B-D
14.40
17.39
-17.2%
36A - B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible
0.89
1.37
-34.9%
Crimes Against Persons Subtotal
372.41
382.76
-2.7%
200 510 220
Arson
4.13
5.03
-17.9%
Bribery
0.00
0.00
--
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
117.21
132.70
-11.7%
Residence
78.37
95.18
-17.7%
Business
21.55
22.88
-5.8%
Other
17.30
14.64
18.2%
250
Counterfeiting/Forgery
14.96
13.16
13.7%
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)
290
-17.4%
168.01
203.51
270 210
Embezzlement
7.37
5.26
40.0%
Extortion/Blackmail
0.00
0.00
--
Fraud Offenses (excluding counterfeiting/forgery & bad checks)
26A - E
24.89
40.38
-38.4%
23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total
529.36
542.34
-2.4%
Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching
23A & B
12.84
9.84
30.5%
Shoplifting
23C 23D 23E 23F 23G 23H 240 120 280
117.21
109.82
6.7%
Theft fromBuilding
2.12
1.72
23.6%
Theft fromCoin-Operated Machine or Device
2.12
4.00
-47.0%
Theft fromMotor Vehicle
172.58
190.58
-9.4%
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories
45.66
38.44
18.8%
All Other Larceny
176.83
187.95
-5.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft
75.69
80.08
-5.5%
Robbery
27.13
38.09
-28.8%
Stolen Property Offenses
0.11
0.11
-2.4%
Crimes Against Property Subtotal
968.86
1,060.67
-8.7%
720
Animal Cruelty*
--
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0.56
35A
Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)
125.59
111.31
12.8%
39A - D Gambling Offenses
3.66
3.7%
3.80
370
Pornography/Obscene Material
2.40
-16.4%
2.01
40A - C Prostitution Offenses
3.55
51.1%
5.36
520
Weapon Law Violations
22.65
-8.8%
20.65
Crimes Against Society Subtotal NIBRS Group A Total NIBRS Group A & B Total
157.96
143.57
10.0%
1,499.22
1,586.99
-5.5%
1,784.67
1,916.22
-6.9%
Crime Rates as listed above use the Fort Worth population estimates of 874,168 (U.S. Census Bureau) for 2017 and 895,797 (U.S. Census Bureau, plus average annual rate since 2010) for 2018. *No 2017 comparison.
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2.3 Crimes Against Persons (NIBRS - Group A)
In the First Quarter of 2018, Crimes Against Persons decreased 0.3 percent overall with 3,336 offenses (victims) report- ed compared to 3,346 offenses (victims) reported in the First Quarter of 2017. Human Trafficking decreased 75 percent, Nonforcible Sex Offenses decreased 33.3 percent, and Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaugh- ter decreased 29.2 percent. Of all Crimes Against Persons in the First Quarter of 2018, 53.8 percent were known to be domestic-related.
Figure 3 - First Quarter 2018, Citywide NIBRS Group A, Crimes Against Persons
Number of Offenses
Type of Offense
Jan - Mar 2018
Jan - Mar 2017
% Change
13A - C Assault Offenses
3,037
3,005
1.1% -0.1% 2.3% -4.2%
13A 13B 13C
721
722
Aggravated Assault
2,039
1,994
Simple Assault
277
289
Intimidation
64A-B Human Trafficking 100 Kidnapping/Abduction
3
12 36
-75.0%
37
2.8%
Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter
09A - B
17
24
-29.2%
09A 09B
17
22
-22.7% -100.0%
Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter
0
2
Negligent Manslaughter
11A - D Sex Offenses, Forcible
234 105 129
257 105 152
-8.9% 0.0%
11A
Forcible Rape
11B-D
-15.1% -33.3%
Other
36A-B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible
8
12
Crimes Against Persons Subtotal
3,336
3,346
-0.3%
Note: The crime categories are listed in alphabetical order for ease of reference rather than in order of their importance. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to www.fortworthpd.com/crime-information/
In the First Quarter of 2018, there were 17 Murder and Negligent Manslaughter victims, compared to 24 Murder and Negligent Manslaughter victims in the First Quarter of 2017. The homicides were the result of a range of motives includ- ing three domestic case, four argument/fight cases, one child abuse case, two robbery cases, one robbery home inva- sion, two reckless, and four unknown. Thirteen homicides involved firearms. Ten of the 17 homicides have been filed. There was one offense in Council Districts 2, 3, and 7, two homicides in Council District 9, three homicides in Council Districts 5 and 6, and six offenses in Council District 8. There were no incidents with multiple homicides this quarter. FWPD’s homicide prevention strategies involve partnerships with various units and services. Neighborhood Police Offic- ers, the Victim Assistance Section, and One Safe Place provide outreach services in an effort to prevent domestic vio- lence crimes that have the potential to turn into a homicide. In addition, the Homicide Unit has worked closely with the Crime Lab as policies have changed allowing for more timely entry of ballistic intelligence into the ATF’s National Inte- grated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) to more readily identify persons who may be involved in violent offens- es. The Homicide Unit also continues to work with members of the Gang, Narcotics, and Robbery Units where other criminal activity may elevate to homicide. Most Crimes Against Persons are simple assaults, defined under NIBRS as 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 involving apparent broken bones, loss of teeth, possible internal injury, severe laceration, or loss of conscious- ness.” Simple assaults increased 2.3 percent in the First Quarter of 2018 compared to the First Quarter of 2017. Ap- proximately 63 percent of simple assault cases were known to be domestic-related. The second-largest Crimes Against Persons category is aggravated assaults. Aggravated assaults decreased 0.1 per- cent in the First Quarter of 2018 compared to the First Quarter of 2017. Approximately 41 percent of aggravated as- saults were known to be domestic-related. Fifty-two percent of all aggravated assaults occurred within a residence, 23 percent near a roadway, 9 percent in a parking lot or parking garage, 2 percent in a bar or night club, and 14 percent in other locations. Intimidation, another assault offense, is defined as “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 subjecting the victim to actual physical attack.” Intimidation offenses decreased 4.2 percent in the First Quarter of 2018 compared to the First Quarter of 2017.
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2.3 Crimes Against Persons (NIBRS - Group A) Continued..
There were 37 Kidnapping/Abduction offenses in the First Quarter of 2018 compared to 36 offenses in the First Quarter of 2017, which is a increase of 2.8 percent. It is important to understand what is included in this count.
person. Restraint without consent is accom- plished if by force, intimidation, or deception or any means. 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 hos- tage...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.
Kidnapping/Abduction is defined by the Na- tional Incident Based Reporting System as “the unlawful seizure, transportation, and/or detention of a person against his/her will or of a minor with- out the consent of his/her custodial parent or legal guardian.” The Texas Penal Code further divides this defini- tion into four categories: unlawful restraint, kidnap- ping, aggravated kidnapping, and unlawful transport. Please refer to Texas Penal Code Title 5, Chapter 20 for full definitions, but below are ab- breviated definitions of each: Unlawful restraint: Intentionally or know- ingly [restraining] another person. Restrain: Restrict a person’s movements with- out consent, so as to interfere substantially with the person’s liberty, by moving the person from one place to another or by confining the
Of the 37 kidnapping offenses this quarter, 30 were unlawful restraints, 4 were kidnappings, and 3 were aggravated kid- napping. In 81.3 percent of all cases, the victim knew the suspect, 62.5 percent were known to be domestic-related, and in 46.9 percent of the cases, the victim was dating or married to the suspect at the time of the incident. In the First Quarter of 2018, overall forcible sex offenses decreased, from 257 in 2017 to 234 in 2018. Forcible rape of- fenses were the same compared to the First Quarter of 2017 at 105 offenses. Of all forcible rape offenses, 69 percent were known offender-related , and 54.3 percent of all victims were 17 years of age or under. The Sex Crimes Unit did not identify any serial offenders in the First Quarter of 2018. The Sex Crimes Unit continues the investigative process with the goal of bringing all perpetrators to justice. The “Other” forcible sex offense category includes forcible sodomy, sexual assault with an object, and forcible fondling. These offenses decreased 15.1 percent from 152 offenses in the First Quarter of 2017 to 129 offenses in the First Quar- ter of 2018 and approximately 91.5 percent involved victims 17 years of age or under. In the Fourth Quarter of 2017, nonforcible sex offenses decreased 33.3 percent, from 12 offenses in 2017 to 8 offenses in 2018. The majority of these offenses are considered statutory rape, which is defined as nonforcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent. Figure 4 - 2016 to 2018 Citywide Crimes Against Persons
Crimes Against Persons
1,400
1,300
1,200
1,100
1,000
2016
2017
900
2018
800
700
600
500
Jan Feb Mar
Apr
May Jun Jul
Aug Sep Oct
Nov Dec
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2.3 Crimes Against Persons (NIBRS - Group A) Continued...
In the First Quarter of 2018, the total number of victims assigned to the Special Victims Section decreased by 4.4 per- cent compared to the First Quarter of 2017. The number of victims assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit de- creased 35.1 percent. The number of victims assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit increased 7.3 percent, and the number of victims assigned to the Sex Crimes Unit decreased 25.7 percent in the First Quarter of 2018 compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2017.
Figure 5 – First Quarter 2018, Special Victims Section
Number of Victims Assigned
Unit
Jan - Mar 2018 Jan - Mar 2017 %Change
Crimes Against Children Unit
513
791
-35.1%
Domestic Violence Unit
2,436
2,270
7.3%
Sex Crimes Unit
81
109
-25.7%
TOTAL
3,030
3,170
-4.4%
The Fort Worth Police Department’s Special Victims Section includes the Domestic Violence Unit, Crimes Against Children Unit (CACU), Sex Crimes Unit, and the Sex Offender Registration and Monitoring Unit. The Domestic Violence Unit investigates incidents of domestic violence in partnership with the various agen- cies collocated under the One Safe Place umbrella (Tarrant County’s Family Justice Center). One Safe Place brings together a multi-agency task force, under one roof, dedicated to providing coordinated services to victims of domestic violence and their children.
The Crimes Against Children Unit’s mandate is to aggressively investigate abuse and sexual abuse of children under 17, as well as homicides of children under the age of six (in partnership with the various agencies under the Alliance for Children non-profit organization). The Sex Crimes Unit (SCU) 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.
The Sex Offender Registration and Monitoring Unit is responsible for ensuring sex offenders are in compliance with registration requirements.
The Sex Crimes Unit and the Victim Assistance Section continue to 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 offi- cials 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. Technology advancements have also led to identifying stranger offenders.
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2.4 Crimes Against Property (NIBRS - Group A)
In the First Quarter of 2018, Crimes Against Property decreased 6.4 percent overall, with 8,679 offenses reported compared to 9,272 in the First Quarter of 2017. Fraud Offenses decreased 36.8 percent, Robbery decreased 27.0 per- cent, Arson decreased 15.9 percent, Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property Offenses decreased 15.4 percent and Burglary decreased 9.5 percent attributed to the overall decrease in property crime.
Figure 6 - First Quarter of 2018, Citywide NIBRS Group A, Crimes Against Property
Number of Offenses
Type of Offense
Jan - Mar 2018
Jan - Mar 2017
% Change
200 Arson 510 Bribery
37
44
-15.9%
0
0
--
220 Burglary/Breaking & Entering
1,050
1,160
-9.5%
Residence
702
832
-15.6%
Business
193
200
-3.5%
Other
155 134
128 115
21.1% 16.5%
250 Counterfeiting/Forgery
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)
290
1,505
1,779 -15.4%
270 Embezzlement 210 Extortion/Blackmail
66
46
43.5%
0
0
--
Fraud Offenses (excluding counterfeiting/forgery & bad checks)
26A - E
223
353
-36.8%
23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total
4,742
4,741
0.0%
Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching
115
86
33.7%
23A & B
Shoplifting
1,050
960
9.4%
23C
Theft from Building
19
15
26.7%
23D
Theft from Coin-Operated Machine or Device
19
35
-45.7%
23E
Theft from Motor Vehicle
1,546
1,666
-7.2%
23F
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories
409
336
21.7%
23G
All Other Larceny
1,584
1,643
-3.6% -3.1%
23H
240 Motor Vehicle Theft
678 243
700 333
120 Robbery
-27.0%
280 Stolen Property Offenses
1
1
0.0% -6.4%
Crimes Against Property Subtotal
8,679
9,272
The crime categories are listed above in alphabetical order for ease of reference rather than in order of their importance. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to www.fortworthpd.com/crime-information/
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2.4 Crimes Against Property (NIBRS - Group A) Continued...
Figure 7 - 2016 - 2018 Citywide Crimes Against Property
Crimes Against Property
4,000
3,500
2016 2017 2018
3,000
2,500
2,000
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
In the First Quarter of 2018 burglary/breaking and entering decreased 9.5 percent with decreases in residential (15.6 percent) and business (3.5 percent) and increases in other (21.1 percent) burglaries. Of the 51 repeat locations, 43 per- cent were residences. In the First Quarter of 2018, the Fort Worth Police Department arrested 119 suspects for burgla- ry.
In the First Quarter of 2018 motor vehicle theft offenses decreased 3.1 percent (678 offenses) compared to the First Quarter of 2017 (700 offenses).
In the First Quarter of 2018, robbery decreased 27 percent from the First Quarter of 2017. 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 partners, 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.
Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex – 505 W. Felix. Lobby open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. South Division – 3128 W. Bolt. Lobby open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. North Division – 4651 North Main. Lobby open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. East Division – 1100 Nashville Ave. Lobby open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.
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2.5 Crimes Against Society (NIBRS - Group A)
Crimes Against Society offenses are a reflection of the department’s mitigation and resolution strategies. Each violation is counted as one offense. There was a 12.7 percent increase in Crimes Against Society in First Quarter of 2018 with increases in Prostitution, Drug/Narcotic, and Gambling Offenses while decreases occurred in Pornography/Obscene Material and Weapon Law Violations.
Figure 8 – First Quarter of 2018, Citywide NIBRS Group A, Crimes Against Soci-
Number of Offenses
Type of Offense
Jan - Mar 2018
Jan - Mar 2017
% Change
5
--
--
720 Animal Cruelty*
1,125
973
15.6%
35A Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)
34
32
6.25%
39A - D Gambling Offenses
18
21
-14.3%
370 Pornography/Obscene Material
40A - C Prostitution Offenses
48
31
54.8%
520 Weapon Law Violations
185
198
-6.6%
Crimes Against Society Subtotal
1,415
1,255 12.7%
The crime categories are listed above in alphabetical order for ease of reference rather than in order of their importance. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to www.fortworthpd.com/crime-information/ *No 2017 comparison
2.6 Other Offenses (NIBRS - Group B) Group “B” offenses are reported only when an individual is arrested. A Group “B” arrest report does not include incident data but uses only data elements that describe the arrestee and the circumstances of the arrest. In the First Quarter of 2018, Group “B” offenses decreased 11.2 percent compared to the First Quarter 2017. Animal Cruelty* (Offense Code 720) Beginning January 1, 2017, the Texas Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) added the offense of Animal Cruelty to the NIBRS as a Group A offense, Crime Against Society offense. Animal Cruelty is defined as to “Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly taking an action that mistreats or kills any animal without just cause, such as torturing, tormenting, mutila- tion, maiming, poisoning, or abandonment. Included are instances of duty to provide care, e.g., shelter, food, water, care if sick or injured; transporting or confining an animal in a manner likely to cause injury or death; causing an animal to fight with another; inflicting excessive or repeated unnecessary pain or suffering, e.g., uses objects to beat or torture an ani- mal”. This definition does not include proper maintenance of animals for show or sport; use of animals for food, lawful hunting, fishing, or trapping.
Figure 9 – First Quarter of 2018, Citywide NIBRS Group B, Other Offenses
Number of Offenses/Arrests
Type of Offense
Jan - Mar 2018
Jan - Mar 2017
% Change
90A Bad Checks
0
1
-100.0% 18.2% -4.8% -4.1% -17.2% -21.1% 50.0% 100.0%
13 79
11 83
90B Curfew/Loitering/Vagrancy Violations
90C Disorderly Conduct
303 380 168
316 459 213
90D Driving Under the Influence
90E Drunkenness
90F Family Offenses, Nonviolent
90G Liquor Law Violations
27
18
2
1
90H Peeping Tom
90I
Runaway
297 177
308 199
-3.6%
-11.1%
90J Trespass of Real Property
90Z All Other Offenses
1,111 2,557
1,269 -12.5% 2,878 -11.2%
GROUP B TOTAL
The crime categories are listed above in alphabetical order for ease of reference rather than in order of their importance. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to www.fortworthpd.com/crime-information/
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2.7 Gang Unit Report
What is Gang-Related Crime? Gang-Related Crime is any criminal act, including but not limited to those involving gang members or gang associates committed for the benefit or furtherance of any criminal gang.
In the First Quarter of 2018, a total of 76 offenses occurred compared to 124 offenses in the First Quarter 2017, which is a 38.7 percent decrease.
Figure 10 - First Quarter 2018, Gang-Related Offenses
Number of Gang-Related Offenses
Type of Offense
Jan - Mar 2018
Jan - Mar 2017
% Change
9 1 0
16
-43.8%
13A-C Assault Offenses 64A-B Human Trafficking
1 0
--
--
100 Kidnapping
Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter
0
2
-100.0%
09A-B
0
--
11A-D Sex Offenses, Forcible
0
0 0 0
0 1 0
--
200 Arson Incidents
-100.0%
220 Burglary / Breaking & Entering
--
250 Counterfeiting/Forgery
Destruction/Damage/ Vandalism of Property
4
11
-63.6%
290
1 1 0 0
-100.0% -100.0%
26A-E Fraud Offenses
0 0 1 2
23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses
240 Motor Vehicle Theft
-- --
120 Robbery
-42.2% 16.7%
35A Drug Narcotic Violation
26 14
45 12
35B Possession of Drug Paraphenalia
17
27
-37.0%
520 Weapon Law Violation
2
7
-71.4% -38.7%
Other
90A-Z Other
76
124
TOTAL
Figure 11 - Gang-Related Offenses By Division
Figure 12 - Comparison of Citywide Gang-Related Offenses, 2016 - 2018
Gang-Related Offenses
Gang-Related Offenses by Patrol Division 1st Quarter 2018 vs 1st Quarter 2017
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
33
35
31
30
26
23
25
2016 2017 2018
20
2017 2018
17
16
17
13
15
12
11
10
5
1
0
0
Central
North Northwest East
South West
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Figure 13 - Fort Worth City Council District Map
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2.8 Offenses By Council District
Figure 14 - Summary of Offenses By Council District
First Quarter 2018 - Number of Offenses By Council District
Unknown Location*
Council District 2 Flores
Council District 3 Byrd
Council District 4 Moon
Council District 5 Bivens
Council District 6 Jordan
Council District 7 Shingleton
Council District 8 Gray
Council District 9 Zadeh
Type of Offense
Citywide
13A - C Assault Offenses
336
346
325
552
295
223
583
369
8
3,037
Aggravated Assault
13A
73
80
79
142
62
50
141
93
1
721
Simple Assault
13B
230
238
224
346
206
149
396
243
7
2,039
Intimidation
13C
33
28
22
64
27
24
46
33
0
277
64A-B Human Trafficking
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
3
100 Kidnapping/Abduction
4
3
3
8
5
2
8
4
0
37
Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter
09A-B
1
1
0
3
3
1
6
2
0
17
Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter
09A
1
1
0
3
3
1
6
2
0
17
Negligent Manslaughter
09B
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11A - D Sex Offenses, Forcible
28
15
23
22
23
30
46
47
0
234
Forcible Rape
11A
13
8
10
10
12
12
21
19
0
105
Other
11B-D
15
7
13
12
11
18
25
28
0
129
36A - B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible
1
2
0
1
1
0
0
3
0
8
Crimes Against Persons Subtotal
370
367
351
586
327
256
643
428
8
3,336
200 Arson
3
3
4
7
3
3
11
3
0
37
510 Bribery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
220 Burglary/Breaking & Entering
124
167
96
163
99
67
174
158
2
1,050
Residence
0
702
89 11
120
67 17
111
69 22
52
108
86 40
Business
33
27
9
33
1
193
Others
24
14
12
25
8
6
33
32
1
155
250 Counterfeiting/Forgery
12
20
25
9
14
7
15
32
0
134
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)
290
160
207
165
248
174
122
231
195
3
1,505
270 Embezzlement
4
13
8
7
10
7
4
13
0
66
210 Extortion/Blackmail
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Fraud Offenses (excluding counterfeiting/forgery & bad checks)
26A - E
22
37
37
21
26
21
24
34
1
223
23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total
544
651
544
585
559
398
760
687
14
4,742
Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching
23A & B
9
16
11
26
11
7
23
12
0
115
Shoplifting
23C
75
108
139
91
207
71
257
101
1
1,050
Theft fromBuilding
23D
1
3
3
5
0
2
0
5
0
19
Theft fromCoin-Operated Machine or Device
23E
5
4
1
2
0
1
4
2
0
19
Theft fromMotor Vehicle
23F
206
268
175
199
153
159
151
227
8
1,546
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories
23G
76
38
50
64
41
29
59
51
1
409
All Other Larceny
23H
172
214
165
198
147
129
266
289
4
1,584
240 Motor Vehicle Theft
84
78
73
120
53
30
127
113
0
678
120 Robbery
22
34
24
37
24
10
56
36
0
243
280 Stolen Property Offenses
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Crimes Against Property Subtotal
975
1,210
977
1,197
962
665
1,402
1,271
20
8,679
720 Animal Cruelty
0
0
0
4
0
0
1
0
0
5
35A Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)
147
108
113
175
62
47
267
183
23
1,125
39A - D Gambling Offenses
5
5
0
6
3
2
6
6
1
34
370 Pornography/Obscene Material
3
2
1
0
4
3
2
3
0
18
40A - C Prostitution Offenses
18
0
3
5
0
0
18
4
0
48
520 Weapon Law Violations
25
19
20
34
13
4
43
25
2
185
Crimes Against Society Subtotal
198
134
137
224
82
56
337
221
26
1,415
Total Group A
1,543
1,711
1,465
2,007
1,371
977
2,382
1,920
54
13,430
“Unknown Location” indicates any offense in which the address was entered by an officer and is currently being verified. These offenses are not assigned to a specific Council District at the time of this report.
View a Council District Map. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to www.fortworthpd.com/crime-information/
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Figure 15 - Offenses Reported in Council District 2
Number of Offenses January - March
Cumulative Comparison January - March
Council District 2 Flores
NIBRS Code
Types of Offenses
Citywide %Total
2018
2017 %Change
13A - C Assault Offenses
336
3,037
11.1% 336
416
-19.2%
Aggravated Assault
13A 13B 13C
73
721
10.1% 73
107
-31.8%
Simple Assault
230
2,039
11.3% 230
272
-15.4%
Intimidation
33
277
11.9% 33
37
-10.8%
64A-B Human Trafficking
0
3
0.0%
0
4
--
100 Kidnapping/Abduction
4
37
10.8%
4
4
0.0%
Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter
09A-B
1
17
5.9%
1
2
-50.0%
Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter
09A 09B
1
17
5.9%
1
1
0.0%
Negligent Manslaughter
0
0
--
0
1
-100.0%
11A - D Sex Offenses, Forcible
28
234
12.0% 28
28
0.0%
Forcible Rape
11A
13
105
12.4% 13
11
18.2%
Other
11B-D
15
129
11.6% 15
17
-11.8%
36A - B Sex Offenses, Nonforcible
1
8
12.5%
1
2
-50.0%
Crimes Against Persons Subtotal
370
3,336
11.1% 370
456
-18.9%
200 Arson
3
37
8.1%
3
6
-50.0%
510 Bribery
0
0
--
0
0
--
220 Burglary/Breaking & Entering
124
1,050
11.8% 124
148
-16.2%
Residence
89
702
12.7% 89
100
-11.0%
Business
11
193
5.7%
11
27
-59.3%
Other
24
155
15.5% 24
21
14.3%
250 Counterfeiting/Forgery
12
134
9.0%
12
13
-7.7%
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (excluding arson)
290
160
1,505
10.6% 160
228
-29.8%
270 Embezzlement
4
66
6.1%
4
6
-33.3%
210 Extortion/Blackmail
0
0
--
0
0
--
26A - E Fraud Offenses
22
223
9.9%
22
31
-29.0%
23A-H Larceny/Theft Offenses - Total
544
4,742
11.5% 544
506
7.5%
Pocket-picking & Purse-snatching
23A & B
9
115
7.8%
9
12
-25.0%
Shoplifting
23C 23D
75
1,050
7.1%
75
54
38.9%
Theft from Building
1
19
5.3%
1
2
-50.0%
Theft from Coin-Operated Machine or Device
23E
5
19
26.3%
5
8
-37.5%
Theft from Motor Vehicle
23F
206
1,546
13.3% 206
203
1.5%
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories
23G
76
409
18.6% 76
39
94.9%
All Other Larceny
23H
172
1,584
10.9% 172
188
-8.5%
240 Motor Vehicle Theft
84
678
12.4% 84
111
-24.3%
120 Robbery
22
243
9.1%
22
30
-26.7%
280 Stolen Property Offenses
0
1
0.0%
0
0
--
Crimes Against Property Subtotal
975
8,679
11.2% 975
1,079
-9.6%
Animal Cruelty*
720
0
5
0.0%
0
0
--
35A Drug/Narcotic Violations (excluding DUI)
147
1,125
13.1% 147
109
34.9%
39A - D Gambling Offenses
5
34
14.7%
5
8
-37.5%
370 Pornography/Obscene Material
3
18
16.7%
3
3
0.0%
40A - C Prostitution Offenses
18
48
37.5% 18
0
--
520 Weapon Law Violations
25
185
13.5% 25
34
-26.5%
Crimes Against Society Subtotal
198
1,415
14.0% 198
154
28.6%
Total Group A
1,543
13,430
11.5% 1,543
1,689
-8.6%
Curfew / Loitering / Vagrancy Violations
90B
3
13
23.1%
3
1
200.0%
Driving Under the Influence
90D
30
303
9.9%
30
38
-21.1%
Drunkenness
90E
54
380
14.2% 54
50
8.0%
View a Council District Map. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to www.fortworthpd.com/crime-information/ * No 2017 comparison.
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