2018 1st Quarter Crime Report_

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

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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.

Section II - NIBRS

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First Quarter (Jan - Mar) 2018 Crime Report

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