Violent crimes are slightly up in Tulsa compared from last year to 2010.
Tulsa Police released official numbers showing overall crime reported was up slightly 0.9%.
In 2010, there were 25,664 Part One crimes reported. In 2011 there were 25,884 Part One crimes reported. These numbers are based on the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports system.
Part One crimes include murders, rapes, aggravated assaults, robberies, burglaries, larcenies and auto thefts. The largest drop the police department saw in 2011 was reported robberies at -21.1%. The largest increase was auto thefts at 3.5%.
In the latest crime trends released by the TPD’s Riverside Division, mainly South, West and a portion of Midtown Tulsa, there were nearly 40 home-breaks in one week. As with the entire city a majority of home break-ins occur during the day.
The Riverside Division also reports 17 auto thefts in a majority of the cases reported the victim left the car running and or left a spare key in the unlocked car.
The latest crime trends from January 16th to the 22nd for the Mingo Valley Division (MVD) shows a crime trend of apartment burglaries.
However, there were no crimes reported between 81st and 111th and Sheridan and Garnett.
The Gilcrease Division reports crime trends in GM vehicles being a hot item for thieves to steal.
Officers say home burglaries spike on Thursday followed by Wednesday.
To read more on Tulsa’s crime trends in each patrol division click on the attached link.
Police recommend if you do not have an alarm permit with the City of
Tulsa, the police will not be notified to respond to your business
or residence. You may obtain a permit from the City of Tulsa’s Licensing
Center located at 175 E. 2nd Street, Second Floor, (918) 596-7640.
Also always keep your doors at home and car locked and keep your blinds closed.
To report a crime in progress call 911. If you have information about a crime call Crime Stoppers at (918) 596-COPS (2677) or text a tip to “CRIMES” (274637) and begin your message with “TIP918” or you can submit a tip online at
www.tipsubmit.com. Remember you never have to give your name and your tip could lead to a cash reward.
To learn more about protecting your neighborhood and start an Alert Neighbor Program click on the attached Crime Commission link.
