Aug 22-28 Stats: Auto Crimes Up

Here are the Borderstan crime stats for the past week, August 22-28. The stats show auto theft and thefts from autos are a problem in Borderstan. Two cars were stolen during the past week and five car break-ins were reported. (Did you read this post, “Car Talk: Are Your Hookups Showing?”)It is important to report car break-ins to the police. These crimes too often go unreported.

Violent Crime

• Homicide: 0 for both weeks.
• Sex Abuse: 0 for both weeks.
• Robbery Excluding Gun: 0 for both weeks.
• Robbery With Gun: 0 for both weeks.
• Assault With a Dangerous Weapon: 0 for both weeks.

Property Crimes

• Burglary: 0 for Aug. 22-28; 1 the previous week — down 100 percent.
• Theft from Auto: 5 for Aug. 22-28; 1 the previous week — up 500 percent.
• Stolen Auto: 2 for Aug. 22-28; 1 the previous week — up 100 percent.
• Arson: 0 for both weeks.

Crime Summary, Aug. 22-28

• Total Violent Crime: 0
• Total Property Crime: 8, up 100 percent from previous week
• Total Crimes: 8, up 100 percent from previous week

Related Links

• D.C. crime stats from D.C. MPD
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