Home Burglaries Map for Allandale

submitted by Kelle B

Since we have had so many incidents of home burglaries, I charted the crime stats for us on a google map.

The data is from Sept 06 to the present - so 2006 and 2008 have smaller numbers. You can zoom in by clicking the vertical bar on the left of the screen. Each color represents a year and the legend should be on the left of the screen. If you click on a point, you will find the time, date, and day the crime was reported - hopefully similar to the time the crime actually occurred, but I guess that may not be the case.

Observations:
1) There are clusters of areas where burglaries occur
2) 75% of crimes happened during the day
3) Most crimes happened on a Friday or Monday

Here's the link

Please watch out for your neighbors especially during the day since that's when it seems most crimes occur.

If you are interested in starting a neighborhood watch or becoming more involved with the neighborhood safety committee, please let me know.

Regards,
Kelle B

Comments

[Anonymous Homeowner]

A few weeks ago (early 2008) we were delayed coming home so no lights were on in our house in early evening. We entered through the back of the house to hear LOUD POUNDING on our front door. When opened, a young man who didn't speak English well with a Hispanic accent asked if Mister _____ was at home. Not us, not by a long shot. Naturally we observed him as he walked away up the street. He stopped, meeting up with a vehicle that pulled around the corner. He got in and they drove away. We reported it to the police, who thanked us and said they were stepping up patrols in Allandale. We have a security system, but are now being MUCH more careful about security. FYI, y'all.