(CSU) LAS VEGAS — Many people in Clark County are now paying more attention to crime as a result of numerous high-profile crimes that have recently made news.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s most recent round of crime statistics, nevertheless, for the week ending August 26 do not show a general increase in crime throughout the valley.
Additionally, it depends on whom you ask.
It’s worsening, according to Antony Armani. “You have to always watch your back. You must check to see whether somebody is waiting in the back before opening the door to your house or garage, he continued.
David Jimenez, though, has a different perspective. “I believe there is less, I do believe the Metropolitan [LVMPD] officers are doing their jobs because there are less crimes now than there used to be when I visit.
The most recent figures compare year-to-date 2022 to the same period in 2021. They reveal that the homicide rate in Clark County has decreased by 14% from last year. However, the number of crimes involving forced sex has only decreased by 3/10 of a percent.
6,805 motor vehicle thefts were reported by Metro in the week ending August 26. Vehicle thefts during that time period to 2021 totaled 5,691, a 19.6% rise thus far this year.
With 6,204 break-ins until August 26, 2022, Metro reported a 21.9 percent rise in this crime category compared to the same period in 2021 (5,090 break-ins).
Sharon McDonnell claims that she was recently the victim of a property crime. She said, “Our property had tools stolen from it, which has never happened. She continued, “This happened last year, so as a result, we have lights on and all that stuff.”
Statistics indicate that Sharon is not alone. Through August 26, Metro says that countywide total property crimes are up 14.8% year over year, from 82,987 in 2021 to 85,749 so far this year.
When comparing the different categories of crime from year to year, Metro argues there is a crucial component to take into account. In the year-to-year comparison, a sizable portion of offences were crimes involving property. However, because to COVID lockdowns and travel limitations, many people were still at home during that time, making them less likely to be the target of a home invasion or auto theft.
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