Each month the High Point Police Department shares the most recent data related to violent crimes, gang activity, gun seizures and non-enforcement interactions with our community (presentations, etc.) at the HPCAV monthly meeting. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, HPCAV did not meet in September. The information below was provided electronically by the High Point Police Department.
Calls for Service
The Police Department has answered 1063 community related calls (non-enforcement) and responded to over 72,000 calls for service so far this year.
Impact (Violent) Crimes
Impact or Violent crimes include crimes against persons (homicide, manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and crimes against property (burglary, auto theft, all larceny). There has been a 12% decline in total impact crimes Year to Date September, 2020 as compared to Year to Date September, 2019. Violent offenses are down 4% and property offenses are down 13% for this same time period.
Crime Overview
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Guns Seized 2020
345 guns have been seized through September, 2020.
COVID-19 Impact
The Police Department has tracked the impact of the pandemic on crime since March 16, 2020.
