Murfreesboro has seen a 1% increase in crime when you compare 2010 with 2011. Murfreesboro Police Officer Kyle Evans gives WGNS the breakdown…
Murfreesboro Police responded to over 101-thousand calls in 2011.
Full Report:
Murfreesboro Police officials released today that total reports of Part I crimes to police in 2011 increased by 1% from 2010. Crime trend data indicates there were decreases in five (5) areas of reportable crime, and increases in three (3).
Chief of Police Glenn Chrisman stated: “We are pleased to see that reports of violent crime, specifically homicides, robberies and rapes decreased in 2011. A priority was placed on implementing strategies to reduce these categories of crime. Now, we have developed strategies to reduce the number of burglaries and property crime that has risen slightly over the last year. A Directed Patrol unit was formed to address crime problems as they become known to police. Working with the Criminal Investigations Division, Crime Prevention Unit, and Uniformed Patrol, this unit has been largely successful at preventing violent criminal activity. While the reduction in violent crime is a significant step toward keeping our city safe, we will not stop with that success alone as we set our aim at reducing all categories of crime. I am proud of the dedication and the desire of our police officers, dispatchers, and all other members of the Murfreesboro Police Department to reduce crime and hold law violators accountable for their actions. We will continue to work with our law enforcement and community partners to identify and incorporate innovative solutions to the safety and quality of life challenges our city faces from the criminal element. Together we will continue to send a message that crime and criminal activity are not tolerated in Murfreesboro.”
Officers responded to a record number of 101,194 calls for service in 2011, an 11% increase over 2010. Officers and detectives were responsible for over 9,565 criminal charges, a 19% increase. Uniformed officers issued 16,547 citations in traffic-related cases and 23,088 parking citations. The Automated Red-Light Enforcement System began operating in June of 2008 and issued 11,936 citations in 2011, bringing the total number of citations to over 50,000. Fatal crashes occurring on Murfreesboro streets decreased from six (6) in 2010 to two (2) in 2011, a 67% decrease. Of the three homicides in 2011, two have been cleared by arrest and are awaiting trial, while one remains under active investigation.
The City of Murfreesboro consists of over 55.56 square miles and continues to steadily grow in population reaching 108,755 certified residents. This represents a 58% increase in population since the 2000 US Census. Middle Tennessee State University has also seen significant growth and currently has 26,442 students enrolled.
A category-by-category breakdown in the crime statistics is as follows:
Reports of Homicide decreased from 5 in 2010 to 3 in 2011, a decrease of -40%.
Reports of Rape decreased from 40 in 2010 to 29 in 2011, a decrease of -28%.
Reports of Robbery decreased from 180 in 2010 to 125 in 2011, a decrease of -31%.
Reports of Assault increased from 1,499 in 2010 to 1,685 in 2011, an increase of 12%.
Reports of Burglary increased from 1,316 in 2010 to 1,352 in 2011, an increase of 3%.
Reports of Larceny decreased from 3,300 in 2010 to 3,185 in 2011, a decrease of -3%.
Reports of Motor Vehicle Theft increased from 149 in 2010 to 173 in 2011, an increase of 16%.
Reports of Arson decreased from 15 in 2010 to 3 in 2011, a decrease of -80%.
