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District 7 Crime Overview May
2010
Captain Frank Mancini
Commander, District 7
East Boston
Greetings,
During the first four months of 2010, the men and
women of District 7 have worked hard in reducing crime in East
Boston and the crime statistics for 2010 to date reflect that hard
work. Year to date there has been an overall 12% reduction in crime
in East Boston, with almost all major crime categories showing
decreases.
At District 7 we will be continuing our efforts to
maintain these gains in several ways. As always, we encourage the
residents and business community to be partners with us in keeping
East Boston a safe place to live and work.
In reviewing the major crime categories,
residential burglary has decreased 17% in 2010, aggravated assaults
have decreased 30%, street robberies have seen a 10% decrease, rape
is down about 50%, and larcenies have seen an 18% reduction.
Overall, we have seen a 23% drop in violent crime,
and an 8% decrease in property crime this year so far. Thankfully,
we have seen no homicides this year in East Boston. We have seen an
increase in stolen car reports, primarily Hondas, in East Boston and
are looking at possible causes for this increase in reporting.
We continue to remind residents to always lock
their cars and remove any valuables from sight, as well as to use
anti-theft devices or alarms for their vehicles.
As we go into the summer months, we will focus on
maintaining order at licensed premise establishments such as bars
and restaurants that do business primarily at night to reduce noise
complaints from area residents and address any problems associated
with juveniles after the school year ends in June. |
