DEPARTMENT: Police
DEPARTMENT HEAD: William P. McManus, Chief of Police
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
2018 Quarterly Crime Update
SUMMARY:
In response to an increase in violent crime in cities across the nation in 2016, the SAPD implemented the Violent Crime Task Force (VCTF) in January 2017. The VCTF is a proactive, intelligence-driven initiative comprised of local, state and Federal law enforcement agencies that strategically focuses on identifying and apprehending known criminals who are responsible for a significant share of the illegal activity that ultimately culminates in violent crimes that impact quality of life. Due in large measure to the efforts of the VCTF, San Antonio experienced a significant decrease in violent crime last year. Through the first quarter of 2018, San Antonio continues to witness a dramatic decrease in violent crime as a result of the continued efforts of the VCTF and the implementation of the FY 2018 budget initiatives designed to enhance community engagement.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
UCR Crime Data
The Uniform Crime Report (UCR), which is published by the Federal Bureau of Investigation annually, is comprised of monthly violent crime and property crime statistics reported by over 18,000 law enforcement agencies across the nation, including the San Antonio Police Department. The table below offers a comparative crime statistics for 2017 and 2018, through April 16:
Bi-Monthly UCR Status Report
Violent Crimes
Jan - Apr 16 2017
Jan - Apr 16, 2018
# Change Inc/Dec
Percent Inc/Dec
Homicide
36
38
2
5.56%
Rape
326
267
(59)
-18.10%
Robbery
701
500
(201)
-28.67%
Aggravated Assault
2,032
1,574
(458...
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