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Crime Culture Changing in Windsor Locks

Crime stats released by the Windsor Locks Department show incidents of criminal activity growing, but the effects of recent department activity are also apparent.

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The Windsor Locks Police Department released year-to-year crime stats Monday in an effort to illustrate changes in the community and the impact of isolated police efforts.

According to the statistics, crime in Windsor Locks grew in 60 percent of crime categories, but significant gains were made in several areas.

Areas of improvement include motor vehicle accidents, which declined by 16 percent due to increased patrols, according to the department.

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Domestic violence is also an area of improvement. While incidents rose 8.7 percent in 2012, domestic violence in town rose 66 percent in 2011.

Thanks to the establishment of a crime suppression unit is the Chestnut Street area, the department, in just one month, made nearly half of the year's total drug arrests.

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The following table represents statistics released by the department Sunday:

2011 & 2012 Windsor Locks Crime Statistics

2011 2012 Percentage Change Total Arrests 453 420 -7.3% Assaults 110 133 30.9% DUI 31 37 19.4% Drug Abuse 26 47 80.8% Vandalism 5 95 1,800% Theft 178 166 -6.7% Burglary 35 50 42.9% Calls for Service 10,814 23,269 13.5% Property Crime Stolen Loss Value $418,015 $349,208 -27.4% Domestic Violence 103 112 8.7% Disorderly Conduct 11 12 9.1% Medical Aid 1,821 1,872 2.8% Motor Vehicle Violations 1,648 2,356 43% Motor Vehicle Accident 319 266 -16.6% Suspicious Person 551 654 18.7% District Area Check 923 1,513 63.9% Disturbance 343 286 -16.6% Animal Incident 307 344 12.1%

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