![]() Jeri Williams Jefe de la Policía |
Departamento de Policía de Oxnard
R. Jason Benites De Scott Whitney |
OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA
COMUNICADO DE PRENSA
INCIDENTE: | Oxnard shows an increase 2013 FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data |
FECHA / HORA: | AY 2013 |
UBICACIÓN: | Toda la Ciudad |
PREPARADO POR: | Miguel Lopez, Director de Asuntos de la Comunidad |
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO: |
Comandante Mike Adair mike.adair @ oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7801 |
DETALLES: El FBI recoge las estadísticas de criminalidad de las agencias de aplicación de la ley cada año como parte de sus informes Uniform Crime (UCR) Programa. The UCR Program collects data on four violent crimes and four property crimes. El propósito del programa es generar un conjunto fiable de estadísticas del crimen para su uso por la policía. The Oxnard Police Department is a participating UCR agency and believes it is important to share the crime data with our residents.
The City of Oxnard experienced an increase in reported crime in 2013. Reported crime began to rise in 2012 and has continued on this trend through 2013. In response, the Oxnard Police Department has launched a new umbrella initiative, Operación segura y resistente aimed to further inform, engage, and empower Oxnard residents to be partners in public safety.
The UCR crime categories and the reported crime data for 2012 y 2013 están enlistados debajo.
Crímenes de la Parte I |
2012 |
2013 |
Diferencia numérica |
Delitos Violentos | |||
Homicidio | 9 | 15 | 6 |
Violación | 8 | 10 | 2 |
Robo | 304 | 328 | 24 |
Asalto Agravado | 282 | 298 | 16 |
Total | 603 | 651 | 48 |
Delitos contra la Propiedad | |||
Robo con fractura | 848 | 974 | 126 |
Robo de Vehículos de Motor | 546 | 664 | 118 |
Hurto (Robo) | 2,677 | 3,436 | 759 |
Incendio provocado | 40 | 36 | -4 |
Total | 4,111 | 5,110 | 999 |
Gran Total | 4,714 | 5,761 | 1,047 |
Under the categories of Violent Crimes, Como se indica en el cuadro 5.7% increase in aggravated assaults. “We’re never satisfied with crime increases, but it’s important to keep the numbers in perspective. Oxnard experienced a 20-year decline in violent crime, hasta 2013. The number of reported aggravated assaults in 2013 is still below the 10-year average of 337,” said Assistant Chief Scott Whitney.
The city also experienced 15 Como se indica en el cuadro 2013. This compares to nine homicides in 2012 and a 10-year average of 13. There were two more reported rapes in 2013 que en 2012 y un 7.9% increase in robberies.
Property crimes had the biggest category increase, with reported larcenies (robos) hasta casi 29% en 2013, en comparación con 2012.
For reporting purposes, the crime category of theft is divided into eight classifications: Otras armas, Coin-Operated Devices, Otras armas, Otras armas, Purse-Snatch/Pick Pocket, Otras armas, Vehicle Parts, y Máquinas de monedas. Listed below is a comparison by type of theft from 2012 a 2013, January through June.
Category | 2012 | 2013 | Diferencia numérica | Porcentaje de cambio |
Máquinas de monedas | 411 | 499 | 88 | 21.4% |
Otras armas | 176 | 129 | -47 | -26.7% |
Coin-Operated Devices | 17 | 6 | -11 | -64.7% |
Otras armas | 186 | 131 | -55 | -29.6% |
Otras armas | 892 | 1,307 | 415 | 46.5% |
Purse Snatch/Pocket Pick | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
Otras armas | 747 | 926 | 179 | 24.0% |
Vehicle Parts | 245 | 435 | 190 | 77.6% |
Total | 2,677 | 3,436 | 759 | 28.4% |
Burglaries (residential and commercial) increased by 14.9%, 126 additional crimes. Residential burglaries increased by 14.2%, 89 additional crimes and commercial burglaries increased by 16.2%, 37 additional crimes.
El robo de vehículos de motor aumentó en 21.6%, 118 additional crimes. Passenger vehicles manufactured by Honda and Toyota continue to be targeted.
As a part of Operación segura y resistente, the Oxnard Police Crime Prevention Unit will examine trends citywide and offer crime prevention tips to help people reduce the likelihood of becoming a victims. “In addition, we have also launched a bi-monthly crime prevention seminar series that we hope will continue to bring concerned and committed neighbors together,” Williams added.
“The Oxnard Police Department encourages community members to remain vigilant, secure property, and report any suspicious activity. Too often, people see or hear something in the moments or days leading up to a crime, and do not report it to the police. Much of the increase in property crime can be prevented by not leaving valuables visible in your vehicle, and securing our car and home doors and windows when one is not home, no matter for how long.” said Williams. “Working together and having a more engaged community will make us all safer and stronger.” Williams added.