013-2008 Statistical Information on Burglaries and Robberies~~~~~~~~
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TO: Honorable Mayor Matti Herrera Bowe /~
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager f
DATE: March 17, 2008 '.
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SUBJECT: Statistical Information on Burglaries and Robberies
The purpose of this memorandum is to respond to your inquiry regarding statistical information
on burglary and robbery reports for the time period of December 2007 through February 2008.
From December 2007 to February 2008, a total of 101 robberies and 262 burglaries were
reported to the Miami Beach Police Department. These figures represent an increase of 18 total
reported robberies, and a decrease of 119 total reported burglaries compared to the same time
period in the year prior. This represents an 18% increase in robberies and a 31% decrease in
burglaries over the specified period.
Below please find the total number of reported robberies and burglaries for the time period
requested.
Time Period Robberies Bur laries Total
December 2006 -February 2007 83 381 464
December 2007 - Februa 2008 101 262 363
Difference + 18 - 119 - 101
This significant overall decrease is the result of proactive crime fighting strategies, which
included timely crime analysis information, high profile visibility, plainclothes details and
effective community policing outreach initiatives. The police Department will maintain an
aggressive proactive philosophy to respond to the City's public safety needs and concerns, and
couple that effort with an aggressive investigative response on reported unresolved cases of
victimization.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please feel free to contact me.
C: Mayor and City Commission
We ore committed to providing excellent public service and safety to a(I who five, work, and ofay in our vibronJ, tropical, historic community.