New Castle County Feb 06 Weekly Crime Report: 116 Incidents and 43 Crime Stories
During the last week, New Castle County witnessed a surge in crime, with a total of 116 incidents reported. The most common offense was theft, with 48 instances, making up about 41% of the total crimes. This was followed by assault, which was reported 31 times, accounting for approximately 27% of all crimes. Other crimes such as vandalism, burglary, and other unspecified crimes were reported 10 times each, making up around 8.6% each of the total crimes. More severe crimes like robbery and arrest were less frequent with 3 and 2 cases respectively. The least reported crimes were shooting and hit & run, each with a single case. This data indicates a concerning prevalence of theft and assault in the place, highlighting the need for increased vigilance and improved security measures.
| Incidents | Last Week |
|---|---|
| Theft | 48 |
| Assault | 31 |
| Other | 10 |
| Vandalism | 10 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Arrest | 2 |
| Shooting | 1 |
| Hit & Run | 1 |
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