Houston Feb 06 Weekly Crime Report: 1032 Incidents and 150 Crime Stories
During the last week, Houston witnessed a total of 1032 reported crime cases. The most prevalent crime was theft, accounting for 344 cases, followed by assault with 280 incidents. Other crimes reported included ‘Other’ with 106 incidents, vandalism with 84, arrests at 75, burglary at 60, trespassing with 43, robbery at 21, shooting at 10, and domestic-related incidents at 5. The least reported crime was arson, with only one case. This data signifies a worrying trend in the place, with theft and assault being the most common crimes. The fact that there were more thefts than any other crime indicates a significant concern about property crime in the area. The number of assaults also suggests a high level of violent crime. The lower numbers for other types of crime could either suggest that these crimes are less common or perhaps are underreported.
| Incidents | Last Week |
|---|---|
| Theft | 344 |
| Assault | 280 |
| Other | 106 |
| Vandalism | 84 |
| Arrest | 75 |
| Burglary | 60 |
| Trespass | 43 |
| Robbery | 21 |
| Shooting | 10 |
| Domestic Related | 5 |