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Crime & Traffic Statistics

The statistics shown are the results of Crime Analysis reports run on January 5, 2006. Some numbers for 2005 may vary slightly, depending upon any possible reclassification of some reports for December, 2005.

Reported Crimes


Part 1
2003 2004 2005 Difference
Homicides 3 3 7 133%
Rapes 45 49 45 -8%
Sexual Assaults 168 188 213 13%
Robberies 108 112 123 10%
Aggravated Assaults 444 447 451 1%
Larcenies 6,112 6,235 5,989 -4%
Burglaries 1,344 1,391 1,316 -5%
Arsons 52 34 41 21%

Part 2
2003  2004  2005  Difference 
Simple Assaults 1,888 1,995 2,021 1% 
Forgery and Counterfeiting 156 149 142 -5%
Fraud 167 201 237 18%
Embezzlement 57 80 64 -20%

 

Glossary
Aggravated Assault An attack upon a person, usually with a weapon, for the purpose of inflicting severe bodily injury.
Arson Any willful burning of attempt to burn a building, vehicle or other personal property.
Auto theft The theft of a motor vehicle.
Burglary The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft.
Homicide The willful killing of a human being.
Larceny Stealing the property of another.
Rape Forcing a female to engage in sexual intercourse against her will.
Robbery To take or attempt to take anything of value from another person by force or threat of violence.


Crimes involving Domestic Violence

  2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Offense Reports 1,747 1,742 1,859 2,020 1,963
Common Assaults 1,057 1,124 1,170 1,248 1,217
Agg. Assaults 101 133 179 159 168


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