Crime at a Glance: Forest Hills Statistics

While the mercury in the thermometer was rising, reported crimes in the neighborhood were actually on the way down at the end of June, according to the most recent crime numbers from the 112 Precinct. 

Here's a look at some select crime statistics from the most recent COMPSTAT report:

• In the most recent week, the only recorded crime increase in the neighborhood was in burglaries. There were four between June 25 and July 1, compared to two during the same week in 2011.
• For the month, both burglaries and auto thefts have climbed compared to last year, with 15 burglaries occurring in the precinct this year, compared to nine last year, and 16 auto thefts this year, compared to 11 in 2011.
• Total major crime for the month of June was down by more than 15 percent compared to 2011.
• Past the halfway point of 2012, there have still been no recorded homicides in the precinct this year. 

For a more in-depth look at crime numbers in Forest Hills and Rego Park, check out the most recent COMPSTAT release at right, in PDF format.