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 5, 2023:
Homicide victims: 29
-Four homicide victims in the past week vs. six last week
Homicide by Type
~26 homicide by shooting
1 homicide by blunt force trauma
1 homicide by strangulation
1 negligent (not counted as a “murder”)
Nonfatal shooting incidents: 49
–approximately 65 shooting victims
-10 nonfatal shooting incidents in the past week (vs 7 prior week)
Carjacking incidents: 22
-two incidents last week and 2 prior week
-down substantially compared to both 2021 and 2022
Armed Robbery: 55
-10 incidents last week vs 13 prior week
To date in 2023, there have been at least 871 reported car thefts.
This is an average of over 24 stolen cars per DAY…
…at a rate of around 1 car per HOUR reported stolen
–An additional 157 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 15% 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.