[Archived] UPDATE: Alexandria Experiences Historic Low in Part 1 Crime

The Alexandria Police Department reports that total Part 1 crime decreased by 0.9% or 33 offenses, in calendar year 2010. This is the lowest annual total in Alexandria since 1966. Homicide, robbery, burglary and auto theft declined in 2010; while rapes increased by five offenses, aggravated assaults increased by ten offenses and larceny increased by fifty offenses.

Part 1 Crime Statistic (January 1 – December 31)

Part 1 Crime
Crime Type	2009	2010	Change	% Change
Homicide	5	2	-3	-60.0%
Rape	15	20	5	33.3%
Robbery	143	125	-18	-12.6%
Aggravated Assault	115	125	10	8.7%
Burglary	325	310	-15	-4.6%
Larceny	2,755	2,805	50	1.8%
Auto Theft	344	282	-62	-18.0%
Total	3,702	3,669	-33	-0.9%

"It is with great pleasure and pride that I commend the men and women of the Alexandria Police Department who contributed to this historic low in crime. Their dedication, passion, and performance, regardless of challenges, is the driving force behind our successes. The Police Department’s mission is to make Alexandria one of the safest cities in America. Together with our citizens, business partners, Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, and other city agencies like the Sheriff’s Department, we collaborate to prevent disorder and serve the victims of crime," said Alexandria Police Chief Earl L. Cook.

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