Yesterday, I released the preliminary crime statistics for the first half of 2009. The overall change in crime was small, a .7% decrease, but the most striking statistic is that serious crime, which includes homicides, assaults and robberies, is down 17.7% compared to the same time period in 2008. More specifically, the crime stats showed a decrease in robberies by 25.8% and aggravated assaults by 17%.
While these crime stats are preliminary and may be subject to change, we should be proud of this accomplishment. Historically, during times of economic hardships, communities tend to see a spike in crime, and not only did we avoid that spike, but we once again lowered crime. Hats off to the men and women of the Stamford Police Department and everyone in our community who works so hard to maintain and enhance our public safety. Because of our combined efforts, Stamford continues to be safe and vibrant community to live, work and raise a family.
There have now been two gunfire incidents involving Vidal Court in the past month, including the recent one at Stamford Academy. What does the city plan to do about this? If Charter Oak and the police cannot properly manage these properties, they should be shut down. Concentrating all the low income housing along a one mile stretch of Stillwater Avenue is exacerbating this problem.
Comment by Jeff Jonas — September 9th, 2009 @ 4:43 pm
Shut the hell hell up Jeff Jonas u dont know what u are talking about
Comment by deez nuts — October 28th, 2009 @ 4:29 am