Spokane Police Department CompStat Report Briefing - November 2024
This briefing document reviews the main themes and important facts from the Spokane Police Department (SPD) CompStat reports for November 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2024.
Year-to-Date (YTD) Crime Reduction: All reports show a consistent trend of overall Part 1 crime reduction compared to the same period in 2023. The citywide reduction ranged from -5.14% on November 9th to -11.45% by November 23rd.
Fluctuation in Weekly Trends: While YTD trends are positive, weekly and 28-day period comparisons reveal fluctuations in crime levels. Some weeks saw increases in specific categories, even within districts experiencing an overall decrease in crime.
Shift to NIBRS Reporting: The reports note that SPD transitioned to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) on October 4th, 2016. This new standard provides a more detailed and comprehensive view of crime than the previously used Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system.
Property Crime: Property crime, particularly larceny, continues to be a significant concern across most districts. For example, the Northwest District experienced a -35.45% decrease in residential burglaries YTD, but larcenies increased by 2.73% (November 9th report). The Northeast Precinct saw a 13.51% increase in residential burglaries YTD, while larcenies decreased by 12.16% (November 16th report).
Violent Crime: Violent crime trends are mixed. Some districts, like the Central District, witnessed a YTD increase in violent crime (2.74% on November 9th), driven mainly by aggravated assault. Other areas, like the Northeast Precinct, experienced decreases (-17.75% by November 9th).
Vehicle Theft: Vehicle theft showed notable fluctuations. The South Precinct reported a YTD increase of 50.65% (November 2nd), while other districts saw reductions in some periods.
Central District (P2): This district experienced mixed crime trends with some increases in certain violent crime categories like aggravated assault, but an overall reduction in property crime.
Northwest District (P1): This district generally shows a positive trend with overall YTD crime reductions, but fluctuations occur in specific categories. For example, a 175% increase in arson was noted in one report.
Northeast Precinct (P3, P4): While experiencing an overall decrease in crime, this precinct has seen a considerable increase in residential burglaries, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
South Precinct (P5, P6, P7): This precinct exhibits diverse trends across its three districts, with some areas showing increases in certain crimes while others show decreases. Vehicle theft has been a particular area of concern.
Downtown Precinct (P8): This precinct typically reports lower crime numbers overall, but it still sees fluctuations, especially in property crimes like larceny.
