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Beavercreek police say thefts remain highest crime; social media and fuller staffing credited with improved outcomes
Summary
The Beavercreek police chief told residents that property crime — primarily retail thefts — is the department's top call type, but that social-media outreach and recently restored staffing have helped identify suspects and reduce thefts compared with recent peaks.
Beavercreek’s police chief briefed residents that property crimes, particularly retail thefts, represent the largest share of calls for service in the city and that the department has used social media and community tips to improve case clearance.
At the town hall the chief said last year’s theft caseload included roughly 900 reported cases and that 2025 is on pace for fewer than 800 thefts, noting the department has used Facebook and other channels to solicit tips that have led to…
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