The Delta Police Department is continually tracking crimes in the community to identify trends in types of criminal activity and their locations.
This information can help officers target enforcement where it's needed most.
The department encourages residents to report all crimes and suspicious activities.
If you see anything occurring that you believe to be suspicious, call 911 for in-progress crimes and emergencies, or 604-946-4411 for other assistance.
DPD Week in Review
Looking at crime trends for May 24-30: This past week saw a spike in both violent crime and property crime.
There were eight assaults, two robberies, and relatively high numbers in all major property offences.
Geographically, there was a lot of activity in all areas of South Delta - Ladner, Tilbury and Tsawwassen - as well as the regular hot spot of activity in North Delta.
Year-to-date, the department has seen a 13 per cent increase in offences against people and a five per cent increase in property crime.
VEHICLE THEFTS
For the second week in a row there were six vehicle thefts, mostly in North Delta, however there was one in Ladner. Four of the six were recovered in Vancouver, Surrey, Abbotsford and North Delta. Officers also recovered three vehicles stolen outside Delta, all in North Delta.
B&ES
There were four business break-ins - three in Tilbury and one at an abandoned building in North Delta.
There were five residential break and enters, with four taking place in Tsawwassen and one in North Delta; and there were five other breakins - fo ur in Ladner (all sheds and garages) and one at a North Delta construction site.
VEHICLE B&ES
Thefts from vehicles remained moderate at 17 for the week, with the majority taking place in North Delta/Annacis. In most of the cases, the vehicles were left unlocked.
OFFENCES AGAINST PERSONS
Personal offences were up this week with an increase in the number of violent offences, including eight assaults and two robberies. Of the eight assaults, four were domestic disputes.
