Crimewatch Update by Janet Staring
According to Kelly Qualls, Crime Analyst for the Central Patrol Division of the Dallas Police Department, crime has been increasing in our neighborhood this summer. According to Mr. Qualls, “the two most worrisome trends I see are residential burglaries and burglary of motor vehicle (BMV).”
Residential Burglaries: This 28 day period vs. previous period, they’ve doubled, from 3 to 6. Most (4 of the 6) have occurred during the day (2nd watch, 8am – 4pm), which is normally seen in residential burglaries. Burglars like to strike when no one is home. Three of the six occurred along Carroll between Swiss and Junius. Residential burglaries are down slightly from the same period last year.
BMVs: Up significantly both this 28 day period vs. previous and this 28 day period vs. last year. This is a trend we’re seeing division wide. In areas other than Peaks’ Addition, the majority of items taken are GPS receivers (the portable units, such as Garmin, Tom-Tom, and the like). In Peaks Addition, no portable GPS units were reported taken. One factory installed unit was taken (very unusual). Two pickup truck tool boxes were broken into (in two offenses), and car stereos were taken in two other offenses. One offense showed computer, phone, IPOD, etc. being taken.
Violent crime is down in both 28 day comparisons (this vs. previous, and this vs. same period last year).
Officer Qualls also stated “it looks like Vice ran a sting in your area recently, as there were several prostitution arrests. It also looks like patrol officers have been giving good attention to your area as well, as arrests in general looked good this 28 day period.”
Remember to keep your homes and cars locked at all times and call 911 to report any suspicious activity!