January APD Crime Statistics Show Reductions

The Alameda Police Department (APD) released their monthly statistics for January 2024, showing decreases in almost every major area from the previous month. Reports of vehicle theft, a problem that has plagued the city recently, declined by 15%, and reports of vehicle collisions dropped by more than 25%. Catalytic converter theft and recovered stolen vehicles declined a slight amount. APD officers issued 136 traffic citations and 115 warnings during the month.

Arrests by the department increased by 23.5%, to 84, and while 40 fewer reports were taken during the month—a 5% change—there was a slight uptick in calls for service. Reports of both robberies and assaults declined slightly from December as well.

The City and APD make these and other statistics available on the Alameda Crime Activity page of the City of Alameda website.

Noteworthy calls to APD

Vehicle and Pedestrian Collision – On January 9, officers responded to the intersection of Eighth Street and Central Avenue for a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. Preliminary investigations suggest that, when the collision occurred, the pedestrian crossed the street in a crosswalk while the ‘do not walk’ signal was active and the motorist entered the intersection on a green turn signal. The pedestrian sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital for further medical evaluation.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – On the evening of January 17, officers responded to the 300 block of Stardust Place for a report of an altercation. When officers arrived, they discovered one victim with a stab wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the suspect was taken into custody at the scene.

Vehicle and Pedestrian Collision – On the morning of January 19, officers responded to Island Drive and Garden Road for a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. The investigation revealed the pedestrian was crossing the street with the right-of-way and was struck by the motorist attempting to merge into traffic. The pedestrian declined medical attention.

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Armed Robbery – Around midday on January 24, officers responded to the South Shore Shopping Center. A store’s loss prevention officer attempted to prevent a theft when a firearm was brandished. Three days later, an APD patrol officer spotted the suspect and took them into custody.

Burglary – On the morning of January 29, officers responded to the 600 block of West Ranger Avenue for a burglary report. Officers located the two suspects who had forcibly entered the property and took them both into custody.

Investigation Update – On December 12, 2023, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery on the 1700 block of Webster Street. The victims were approached by multiple individuals demanding the victim’s property. Officers determined that three suspects were involved in the incident and all three suspects have subsequently been taken into custody.

2024 community beat meeting schedule

The APD also published their schedule of upcoming community beat meetings, where they meet with the public to discuss safety and policing issues. This map shows how the city is broken down into three zones with twelve beats total. Each beat has two meetings scheduled for the upcoming year except for Beat 22, which will meet only once more this year.

Adam Gillitt is the Publisher of the Alameda Post. Reach him at [email protected]. His writing is collected at AlamedaPost.com/Adam-Gillitt.