Crime & Safety
Crime at a Glance: Robberies Jump in July
Jump in robberies over 2012 in local crime reports.
The local precinct in Forest Hills and Rego Park had a spot of bother to start the month, according to the most recent COMPSTAT reports.
Let's dig into the crime numbers here:
- Robberies shot up in the first week of July — including the holiday weekend – with five during the week. There were just two during the same period last year.
- For the year, robberies are still on a downward trend, though there were more in the last month in 2013 than 2012.
- Burglaries were also a problem — as they have been for much of the year. There were four in the first week of July compared to three during the same period in 2012.
- The six posted grand larcenies actually represented a dip compared to last year, when there were a whopping 10.
- Two auto thefts were reported as well as one felony assault. In total there were 18 major crimes reported.
- Among minor crimes, there was actually a dip across all categories, including petit larceny and misdemeanor assault.
For more, check out the COMPSTAT report here.
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