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The following is a synopsis of crimes reported from October 12, 2025 – October 18, 2025.
 
October 12, 2025

• Robbery (Business)

1600 Mountain Avenue (Walmart) – On October 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM, as the suspect walked toward the store’s front entry door, he pepper-sprayed the victim and walked out of the store without paying for merchandise. Surveilable video is available. No arrest made. Temple DB to follow-up.
 
October 13, 2025

• Grand Theft (Catalytic Converter)

1800 Earlington Avenue – On October 13, 2025, the suspect stole the victim’s catalytic converter from his vehicle. No surveillance video is available. No arrest made. Temple DB to follow-up.
 

• Assault (Domestic Violence)

1400 Highland Avenue – On October 13, 2025 at 4 AM, during an argument, the suspect pushed the victim to the floor, causing injury. Surveillance video is available. No arrest made. Temple DB to follow-up.
 

• Grand Theft (Catalytic Converter)

1800 Capeheart Avenue – On October 13, 2025 at 3 AM, the suspect stole the victim’s catalytic converter from her vehicle. No surveillance video is available. No arrest made. Temple DB to follow-up.
 
October 14, 2025

• No significant activity.

 
October 15, 2025

• No significant activity.

 
October 16, 2025

• No significant activity.

 
October 17, 2025

• No significant activity.

 
October 18, 2025

• No significant activity.

  Current significant trends in law enforcement regarding crime indicate a nationwide decrease in both violent and property crimes, albeit with some regional discrepancies. A prominent trend is the increase in reported incidents of shoplifting, whereas auto theft is experiencing a decline in numerous regions following a surge during the pandemic. Additionally, other noteworthy trends include law enforcement agencies progressively utilizing technology such as artificial intelligence for predictive policing and implementing tools aimed at alleviating administrative burdens.
 
VIOLENT CRIME
The national murder rate has experienced a significant decline for two consecutive years, and the overall rate of violent crime is at its lowest since 1969. Nevertheless, certain forms of violent crime, such as aggravated assault, continue to exceed pre-pandemic levels in specific cities. Overall, the City of Duarte has seen a reduction in violent crimes. However, there has been a small uptick in crimes such as aggravated assaults. It should be noted that most of the aggravated assaults have been isolated incidents.
 
PROPERTY CRIME
The total rate of property crime has fallen to its lowest point since 1961. Of all the Part 1 Crimes, property crimes have been one of the lowest in the City of Duarte. In fact, year-to-date, property crimes in the City have been reduced by 57%. 
 
AUTO THEFT
Following a considerable rise during the pandemic, incidents of auto theft have been sharply decreasing in numerous regions. The City has seen a slight increase in auto thefts year-to-date. However, despite a slight increase in auto thefts, the overall percentage for the year remains down.
 
An important exception to the general downward trend, reported instances of shoplifting have risen across the nation. Although shoplifting incidents remain as one of the fastest rising crimes nationwide, shoplifting incidents in the City of Duarte are down 6.8% year-to-date.

LONG-TERM COMPARISON
Many categories of crime, including homicide and robbery, are currently below pre-pandemic levels in various U.S. cities. However, some remain elevated compared to the period before the social justice protests and the 2020 pandemic.