The Irving Police Department is pleased to announce the city experienced another year of crime rate reduction in calendar year 2015. The overall crime rate decreased 6.6 percent, comparing Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data between calendar years 2015 and 2014. This marks 11 consecutive years of crime reduction in Irving, and sets a record for the city.
Since 2004, Irving’s crime rate has dropped by more than 49 percent, including a 49 percent reduction in the property crime rate and an astounding 51 percent drop in the violent crime rate. “The entire community plays a part in achieving results like this, and it is something for which our residents can be very proud,” said Police Chief Larry Boyd.
The Irving Police Department recognizes the importance of community engagement in its efforts to fight and reduce crime. The department will continue strengthening its relationships with residents, crime watch groups and neighborhood associations in an effort to achieve even greater success in the coming years.
