North Little Rock Sees Drop in Crime
By: KARK 4 News
Updated: February 6, 2013
Crime is down in North Little Rock.
That's according to new statistics released today by the city's police department, comparing 2011 numbers to 2012.
Last year, violent crime dropped overall by 11.39-percent.
Breaking it down by crime categories, the figures are:
The North Little Rock Police Department would like to remind citizens:
For this to be effective, the NLRPD says community and the police department must work together to reduce crime.
That's according to new statistics released today by the city's police department, comparing 2011 numbers to 2012.
Last year, violent crime dropped overall by 11.39-percent.
Breaking it down by crime categories, the figures are:
- Homicides down 10-percent
- Robberies fell 7.5-percent
- Aggravated assaults decreased 12.6-percent
- Overall crime in North Little Rock dropped 2.5-percent.
The North Little Rock Police Department would like to remind citizens:
- To report any suspicious activity in their neighborhoods.
- To not only lock vehicles but to remove all valuables. Over 90-percent of thefts from vehicles are a result of doors being left unlocked.
- To record serial numbers on all valuables within their home; including firearms, electronics, and other valuables.
For this to be effective, the NLRPD says community and the police department must work together to reduce crime.
