Wilmington Feb 08 Weekly Crime Report: 59 Incidents and 6 Crime Stories
During the last week, Wilmington witnessed a total of 59 reported crime cases. The most common crime type was theft, which accounted for over half of the cases with 30 incidents. Arrests were the second most common with 11 cases, followed by assault with 7 cases. There were also 5 reported cases of hit & run, 3 burglaries, 2 other crimes described as ‘miscellaneous’ and ‘misuse of 911 system’, and 1 robbery. The high occurrence of theft cases raises concerns about property safety in the place. The number of arrests made signifies law enforcement’s active role in maintaining order. However, the presence of violent crimes such as assaults and a robbery indicates a need for increased vigilance and security measures.
| Incidents | Last Week |
|---|---|
| Theft | 30 |
| Arrest | 11 |
| Assault | 7 |
| Hit & Run | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
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Apart from the reported incidents, we discovered 6 crime news stories related to Wilmington over the week. Below are the most noteworthy ones.