A note about homicides
While we cross-check our numbers against coroner records, major offense logs, media reports, and any other source available, homicide numbers are subject to change as investigations progress. Homicides may be reclassified as “undetermined” if the coroner cannot definitively state whether the injury was self-inflicted, accidental, or intentional. More commonly, deaths initially listed as “unclassified” are reclassified as “homicide” after autopsy.
As of February 12, 2023:
Homicide victims: 33
-Four homicide victims in the past week, four prior week
-In 2023, we have had one hit-and-run fatality and at least on negligent homicide, neither of which will be counted as murders.
Nonfatal shooting incidents: 54
–approximately 75 shooting victims
-Five nonfatal shooting incidents in the past week vs. ten prior week
Carjacking incidents: 25
-Three incidents last week vs. two prior week
-Down substantially compared to both 2021 and 2022
Armed Robbery: 63
-Eight incidents this week vs. ten prior week
In the first 43 days of 2023, there have been at least 1,042 reported car thefts.
This is an average of over 24 stolen cars per DAY…
…at a rate of over 1 car per HOUR reported stolen
–An additional 198 auto theft calls were marked as “Gone on Arrival,” indicating that the complaining witness/victim is no longer on scene when officers arrive.
–The Gone on Arrival calls account for approximately 16% of 2023 auto thefts.
Note on 2023 Weekly Bulletin and 2022 Recaps
In addition to 2023 crime trends, we are continuing to update our 2022 Crime Trend Recap data on the website. Here, you will find neighborhood-district level information, crime maps, and past reports, all of which are regularly updated with new information.