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Acting captain says crime down overall but catalytic-converter thefts surge; department cites staffing gaps
Summary
Acting Captain Juan Sanchez told the Norwalk City Council crime is down about 5% year-to-date but thefts are up 30%, largely driven by catalytic-converter thefts; the department cited 24 deputy vacancies and described community policing efforts and partnerships to address trends.
Acting Captain Juan Sanchez of the Norwalk Station told the City Council on April 21 that overall crime in the city is down about 5% compared with last year but highlighted sharp, itemized changes in specific categories.
"Crime is down 5% for the year," Sanchez said, then listed category changes: "There's been a 66% decrease in reported rapes, 23% decrease in burglaries, 45 percent decrease in stolen cars, and 75% decrease…
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