CITY OF CENTER LINE
CRIME STATISTICS
All data is compiled from CLEMIS records from the period of 2007 through 2010
Criminal Offenses:
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) ranks crimes statistically as Part I, II, and III offenses. For example, the more serious offenses like murder, rape, kidnapping etc. are listed in Part I. Property crimes are listed as Part III offenses.
The report writing and data gathering system that law enforcement agencies including Center Line Police use is from a company called CLEMIS. CLEMIS categorizes crimes in Groups. Group “A” crimes in CLEMIS closely parallel the FBI Part I offenses.
The chart below represents the yearly comparisons of Group A offenses committed in Center Line for the previous four years.
Four year comparisons of larceny, robbery and assaults in the City of Center Line are reflected in the charts below.
Due to attrition, economic instability and many other complicated facets affecting criminal activity, the Center Line Public Safety Department is striving to reduce the number of all offenses commited in our City. We recognize that, as a Public Safety Department, the help of our community is instrumental in our success. Here are some ways that you can help:
- Organize community events
- Talk to your community leaders
- Begin a Neighborhood Watch (click on www.ncpc.org)
- Contact Crime Stoppers - Get Involved
- Call 9-1-1 for emergency situations