The crime rate in Encinitas rose in the first half of 2012 compared to the first six months of 2011, following a countywide trend, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) announced Wednesday.
So far this year in Encinitas there are 23.23 crimes reported out of every 1,000 residents, a 34 percent rise from the 2011 mid-year rate. The county has seen an 8 percent increase, with 25.07 crimes reported out of every 1,000 residents.
Encinitas’ property crime rate saw the biggest uptick with a 41 percent increase from last year's mid-year rate. That averages to 21.11 property crimes reported out of every 1,000 residents—and last year the rate was 15.01 property crimes reported out of every 1,000 residents. Regionally, the property crime rate climbed 7 percent, with 21.38 property crimes reported out of every 1,000 residents.
The violent crime rate in Encinitas dropped 7 percent compared to the 2011 mid-year numbers. That averages to 2.12 violent crimes reported per 1,000 residents. Countywide there are 3.70 violent crimes reported per 1,000 residents, which is an 8 percent jump from last year.
It's too early to tell if any of this year's uptick is temporary or if it's the beginning of a trend, according to Cynthia Burke, director of criminal justice research for SANDAG.
"We have enjoyed historic lows in crime rates over the past decade, so it's not entirely surprising that the numbers are now going up," Burke stated.
Below is a rundown of how Encinitas crimes breakdown according to data from recent years:
mid-year 2008 mid-year 2011 mid-year 2012 Homicide 00 0 Rape 4 5 6 Robbery 13 10 9 Aggravated
Assault 37 53 49 Residential
Burglary 51 83 91 Non-Residential
Burglary 80 34 44 Total
Burglary 131 117 135 Larceny
Over
$400 156 139 192 Larceny
$400
and
Under 182 157 272 Total
Larceny 338 296 464 Motor
Vehicle
Theft 45 36 38 Arson 1 0 2
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