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 June 4, 2023:
Homicide Victims: 113
Both homicide victims last week were women.
While this represents an overall decrease of 10% since 2022, we are still 113% higher than in 2019.
Nonfatal Shooting Incidents: 184
There have been approximately 264 victims of nonfatal gunshot injuries in 2023, though this number is subject to change as investigations progress.
At the same time in 2022, there had been 206 shooting incidents and approximately 296 nonfatal shooting victims.
Carjacking Incidents: 77
Carjacking incidents are down 43% relative to 2022 – this is the biggest drop we have seen in any violent crime category since 2022.
The considerable decrease in carjacking coincides with a large (140%) increase in auto theft since 2022.
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Armed Robbery: 195
Reported armed robbery is down 13% relative to 2022.
Armed robbery continues to show a great deal of stability, except for a significant (+34%) increase relative to 2020, when the city was under COVID-19 lockdown.
In 2022, there were 1,488 reported auto thefts as of June 4th.
There have been at least 3,565 reported auto thefts to date in 2023, an increase of 140% since 2022.
This is an average of 23 stolen cars per day