The annual Uniform Crime Report shows that 2014 crime in Lewisville was at its lowest level in more than a decade, down almost 30 percent since 2004. According to Police Chief Russ Kerbow, 2014 crime stats are the lowest since 1985.
“Even with the very slight increase in Part I crimes, I am pleased overall with the downward trend in crime reporting,” Kerbow said. “The department relies upon and enjoys the cooperation of our residents in efforts to avoid becoming a victim of crime. Crime prevention is a community responsibility.”
Lewisville Police Department captures crime statistics for both voluntary submission to the UCR and for departmental use. Lewisville has a relatively low number of reports among several crime types so small numerical changes can represent large percentage changes.
For reported offenses in 2014, Lewisville had a small increase in Part I offenses over 2013 (4.2 percent), although decreases were noted for Rape (-40.7 percent), Robbery (-27.6 percent), Burglary (-2.2 percent) and Motor Vehicle Theft (-6.1 percent). Larceny also continued a downward trend for the second year in a row. Substance abuse offenses showed a small increase over 2013, but non-violent activity saw an overall decrease. While Part I crimes increased slightly at 4.2 percent, Part II crimes decreased by 8.8 percent for an overall crime rate decrease of 4 percent.
The Uniform Crime Report is an annual report issued by the FBI that presents data on selected categories of crimes reported to participating police departments. Offenses in the UCR are divided into two groups, Part I and Part II. Part 1 crimes encompass most violent crimes, as well as certain property crimes. Part II offenses include lesser, mostly non-violent crimes; only arrests are reported for Part II offenses.
Lewisville’s full report will be posted to the city website next week.
