Palm Beach County Feb 13 Weekly Crime Report: 230 Incidents and 43 Crime Stories
During the last week, Palm Beach County reported a total of 230 crime cases. The most frequent type of crime was Theft, with 53 reported cases, followed closely by Trespass, with 48 cases. Hit & Run and Suspicious Situation also had a significant number of reports, with 38 and 37 cases respectively. Vandalism was reported 20 times, while Arrests were made in 11 instances. Disturbance was reported 9 times, and other types of crimes accounted for 7 cases. More serious crimes such as Shooting and Robbery were less frequent, with 3 and 2 cases reported respectively. The data shows a concerning level of criminal activity in the place, with a high frequency of theft and trespass incidents. The low number of arrests compared to the total number of crimes indicates a challenge for local law enforcement agencies in apprehending the perpetrators. The presence of serious crimes such as shooting and robbery, although less frequent, adds to the severity of the situation.