Phoenix experiencing one of nations biggest reductions in crime... (crime rate, homes)

[fcorrales80]

Good news for Phoenix and Valley residents:

Phoenix Crime Rates Drop

Biggest Decrease Seen In 10 Years, Police Say

PHOENIX -- The reductions in violent and property crimes for the first six months of 2008 in are the largest decreases in more than 10 years, police said on Friday.

For the first half of 2008, reported incidents of violent crime decreased overall 8.5 percent, police said. Homicides fell 25.7 percent and aggravated assaults dropped 14.2 percent.
Reported incidents of property crimes fell overall 10.4 percent, police said. Arson cases dropped 12 percent and motor vehicle thefts plunged 29 percent.

"It's great to hear the numbers that 'This crime went down, or that crime rate went down,' but what that really means to the community is that there are fewer victims out there on the street," said Chief Jack Harris of the Phoenix Police Department.
http://www.kpho.com/news/17067211/detail.html?rss=pho&psp=news (broken link)

Even Maryvale is getting in on the "action," or lack thereof:
"Auto theft is down 25 percent, Homicide 18 percent, and aggravated assault 11.3 percent.
'We drive the numbers for robberies for the City of Phoenix," explained precinct commander Tim Hampton. Maryvale used to average 125 robberies a month, in the past 3-4 months Hampton says they've been able to reduce that to about 85 a month.

That means the overall rate of robberies for the city are also down.

'Our reduction impacts the entire statistical data for the entire City of Phoenix,' said Hampton."
http://www.abc15.com/news/local/stor...daa4ef&rss=704

Maryvale is Phoenix's most dangerous and violent precinct and home to the "worst" neighborhoods in the Valley.

[ArizonaBear]

I suspect much of what fcorrales80 stated is due to the large numbers of illegal immigrants fleeing within the last 12 months. Fewer perps and fewer victims who are afraid to come forward.

Looking at the tanking economy; if anything, crime should be increasing.

[twiggy]

Phoenix has been hit so hard my the housing crunch and our economy is such that its just not a good market for theifs. Nothing to take!



Kidding!!! Good to hear that news!!!!!

[Rick Lee]

I wonder if any of the justified uses of deadly force by homeowners against intruders has had any deterrent effect.

[Ponderosa]

Originally Posted by ArizonaBear

I suspect much of what fcorrales80 stated is due to the large numbers of illegal immigrants fleeing within the last 12 months. Fewer perps and fewer victims who are afraid to come forward.

Looking at the tanking economy; if anything, crime should be increasing.

You may be right. The sweeps and the new law, along with the failing economy, are driving out the bottom of the barrel people. The illegals who have been here longer and have better fake documents, jobs, and homes are not as likely to be transient criminal types.

[Ponderosa]

Originally Posted by twiggy

Phoenix has been hit so hard my the housing crunch and our economy is such that its just not a good market for theifs. Nothing to take!



Kidding!!! Good to hear that news!!!!!

All the copper has been stripped from the empty homes already. There is no way to make a living in this economy.

[sheena]

Originally Posted by ArizonaBear

I suspect much of what fcorrales80 stated is due to the large numbers of illegal immigrants fleeing within the last 12 months. Fewer perps and fewer victims who are afraid to come forward.

Looking at the tanking economy; if anything, crime should be increasing.

Ok so I didn't have to say it you did Wherever they are going crime is increasing.

[shiphead]

how about an article that doesn't use the phrase "Police Say"

If the police say that crime is down, it must be true. If bush says there is a nuke in iraq, it must be true....

[sheena]

Originally Posted by w1ngzer0

how about an article that doesn't use the phrase "Police Say"

If the police say that crime is down, it must be true. If bush says there is a nuke in iraq, it must be true....

How does Bush get into every subject? Give it a rest already

[Bummer]

Originally Posted by ArizonaBear

I suspect much of what fcorrales80 stated is due to the large numbers of illegal immigrants fleeing within the last 12 months. Fewer perps and fewer victims who are afraid to come forward.

Looking at the tanking economy; if anything, crime should be increasing.

Great point, Bear

Sadly, The Illegal-Lovers will challenge such statements and statistics until the Cows Come Home but . . .

! ! ! !