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. 

Carjacking incidents: 40

 -Nine in the last week – this is the first time this year that 2023 saw more carjackings over a 7-day period compared to the same time in 2022.

 -Nonetheless, carjacking incidents are down 47% relative to 2022, which is the largest reduction of any major violent crime category.

Armed Robbery: 86

-Ten incidents in the last week vs. 6 the same week in 2022. 

-Overall, we are 11% lower in 2023 than 2022 YTD armed robbery.

In the first 57 days of 2023, there have been at least 1,410 reported car thefts. 

This is an average of over 25 stolen cars per DAY…

…at a rate of over 1 car per HOUR reported stolen

–An additional 287 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 17% of 2023 auto thefts.