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Quarterly Crime Statistics Q2 2011

(01-April-2011 to 30-June-2011)

Authorising Officer: Commissioner Of The Bermuda Police Service Author: Analysis Unit Date: 18-Jul-2011 File Location: G:Intelligence Briefings\Intelligence Analysts\2011\Statistics\ Q2 2011\ Q2 2011 BPS Statistics v1 Security Classification: This document is marked as UNCLASSIFIED. Further dissemination is allowed internally and externally of the BPS, without further authorisation. STATISTICS UNCLASSIFIED

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INDEX
1. INTRODUCTION 2. ALL CRIME 3. CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON 4. FIREARM INCIDENTS 5. CRIMES AGAINST THE COMMUNITY 6. CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY 7. TRAFFIC COLLISIONS 8. DRUG ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY 9. TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY 10. INCIDENTS - CALLS FOR SERVICE 11. ARRESTS - ALL OFFENCES 12. STOP AND SEARCHES Page 2 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 18

Appendix A - Crime Statistics In Bermuda (Q1 2007 - Q2 2011) Appendix B - Enforcement Activity In Bermuda (Q1 2007 - Q2 2011) Appendix C Traffic Collision Statistics In Bermuda (Q1 2007 - Q2 2011) Appendix D - Chart Of All Crime In Bermuda By Quarter (Q1 2000 - Q2 2011)

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 SECURITY CLASSIFICATION This document is marked as UNCLASSIFIED as there are no sensitive details contained in it and it is expressly written to be circulated both internally and externally. 1.2 DATA INTEGRITY The statistics, tables and graphs contained in this document are based on substantiated cases, which are active investigations of an incident that has definitely happened. This is as opposed to using incident data, which is an initial recording of a crime that has yet to be substantiated. While every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in this report is accurate, the BPS makes no warranty, representation or guarantee as to the content, sequence, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any data or information provided. The reader of the following pages should not rely on the data provided for comparison purposes over time, or for any reason. The BPS shall assume no liability for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided. The BPS will not be responsible for the use of, or the results obtained from the use of this document. The BPS assumes no liability for any decisions made or actions taken or not taken by the user in reliance of this document. Any use of the document for commercial purposes is prohibited. 1.3 EXPLANATION OF GRAPHS The graphs used in this report include standard deviation, which has been used as a means of objectively measuring how much the crime rate has varied over time and is useful in identifying extreme highs and lows of crime. Standard deviation has been used so that where the crime rate is above the red line (2 standard deviation above the mean average), it is considered exceptionally high. Where the crime rate is below the blue line (2 standard deviation below the mean average), it is considered exceptionally low. In both cases it can be referred to as statistically significant (high or low) and is an indication of whether the quarterly statistics are exceptionally high or exceptionally low. 1.4 AIM The aim of this report is to produce accurate, timely, objective information that: Enables informed decisions to be made on the types of crime that threaten the safety of the community. Is used to proactively manage risks to the island and ensure effective policing, redeploying and directing resources at a strategic and tactical level, as required. Facilitates effective and open communication with our stakeholders, developing the means to inform them of the plans, efforts and progress being made by the BPS. Provides meaningful information as one of the means of reassuring communities in Bermuda.

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UNCLASSIFIED 1.5 Executive Summary There were 1,139 offences in Q2 2011, an increase of +14.9% when compared to Q1 2011. While All Crime has increased, it is the 6th lowest quarterly figure since 2000. There were 2 murders and 2 injuries by firearms in Q2 2011. Crimes Against The Person, Crimes Against Property and Crimes Against The Community have all increased when Q2 2011 is compared to Q1 2011. A summary of the 3 key crime headings and 20 crime categories for Q2 2011 in comparison to the previous quarter (Q1 2011), the same quarter last year (Q2 2010) and the 5 year trend is shown below in figure 1: Figure 1: Summary Of All Crime (Q2 2011) CRIME CATEGORY CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON Murder Manslaughter Serious Assaults Other Assaults Sexual Assault Robbery Offences Against Children Indecency CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY Burglary (Residential) Burglary (Non Residential) Burglary (Tourist Accommodation) Criminal Damage Motor Vehicle Theft Theft of Property Fraud and Deception CRIMES AGAINST THE COMMUNITY Firearm Offences Other Weapon Offences Disorder Offences Anti-Social Behaviour Animal Offences GRAND TOTAL (ALL CRIME) LEGEND: Q2 2011 vs. Q1 2011 Q2 2011 vs. Q2 2010 5 year Trend

Increasing

Decreasing

Remains level

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2. ALL CRIME
2.1 SUMMARY The total for all crime in Q2 2011 increased by +148 offences or +14.9% compared to Q1 2011. In comparison to the same period last year (Q2 2010), Q2 2011 has increased by +72 offences or by +6.7%. The total for Q2 2011 was 1,139 as can be seen in Figure 2: Figure 2: All Crime (Last 5 Quarter comparison Q2 2010 - Q2 2011)
2010 Q2 ALL CRIME 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 Percentage Absolute Change Change

1067

1258

1065

991

1139

14.9%

148

2.2 TRENDS Q2 2011 has increased by +14.9% compared to Q1 2011. However, the long term trend of all crime in Bermuda is decreasing with the most recent period of Q2 2011 the 6th lowest quarterly crime figure since Q1 20001. Explained another way, 40 of the last 46 quarters were higher than Q2 2011. This can be seen in Figure 3, which shows crime for the last 18 quarters, with Q1 figures highlighted in boxes: Figure 3: All Crime By Quarters (Q1 2007 - Q2 2011)

All Crime In Bermuda By Quarter (Q1 2007 - Q2 2011)

1800

1600

1400

1200
No. Of Offences

1000

800
ALL CRIME

600

2 Standard Deviation (Above Mean Avge) 2 Standard Deviation (Below Mean Avge)

400

Last 4 Quarter Average (Mean) Previous 4 Quarter Average (Mean)

200

0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 2007 2008 2009

QUARTER PERIODS

2010

2011

See Appendix D for a chart showing All Crime In Bermuda By Quarter (Q1 2000 Q2 2011).

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3. CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON

3.1 SUMMARY Crimes Against the Person offences in Q2 2011 increased by +18 offences or +10.1% compared to Q1 2011. In comparison to the same period last year (Q2 2010), Q2 2011 has decreased by -21 offences or by -9.7%. The total for Q2 2011 was 196 as can be seen in Figure 4: Figure 4: Crimes Against the Person (Last 5 Quarter comparison Q2 2010 - Q2 2011)
2010 Q2 CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 Percentage Absolute Change Change

217

195

181

178

196

10.1%

18

3.2. TRENDS The long term trend of Crimes Against The Person is slightly decreasing. With 196 offences in Q2 2011, it is the fourth consecutive quarter under 200 offences. In Q2 2011 the notable crimes categories within the Crimes Against A Person category were murder, with 3 offences, the same as in Q1 2011 and robberies which decreased from 21 in Q1 2011 to 18 in Q2 2011. A summary of Crimes Against The Person for the last 18 quarters can be seen in Figure 5, with Q2 figures highlighted in boxes: Figure 5: Crimes Against the Person By Quarters (Q1 2007 - Q2 2011)

Crimes Against The Person (Q1 2007 - Q2 2011)

300

250

200
NO. OF OFFENCES

150

100

CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON

2 Standard Deviation (Above Mean Avge)

2 Standard Deviation (Below Mean Avge) Last 4 Quarter Average (Mean)

50

Previous 4 Quarter Average (Mean)

0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 2007 2008 2009

QUARTER PERIODS

2010

2011

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4. FIREARM INCIDENTS
Firearm Offences are included within Crimes Against The Community (Section 5); however firearm incidents2 may not necessarily be recorded as offences, as often there is no suspect or even a victim. 4.1 SUMMARY In Q2 2011 there were 28 firearm incidents of which 13 were confirmed firearm incidents and 15 were unconfirmed firearm incidents. This is a decrease of -7 firearm incidents compared to Q1 2011, with -1 confirmed firearm incidents and -6 unconfirmed firearm incidents. The decrease in unconfirmed firearm incidents in Q2 2011 is mainly due to a decrease in the category of Claims Of Firearms Seen, where 4 incidents were recorded in Q2 2011 as opposed to 14 in Q1 2011. There was a substantial increase in quarter on quarter firearm incidents between 2007 and 2010, with Q2 2011 continuing to show signs of a decrease. This can be seen in Figure 6 below, which shows firearm incidents between 2007 and 2011: Figure 6: Firearm Incidents In Bermuda (2007 - 2011)
FIREARM INCIDENTS IN BERMUDA BY QUARTER (2006 - 2011)
60

Claims Of Gunshots Heard Claims Of Firearms Seen Recovery Of A Firearm Including Imitation and Ammunition Person Shot Or Forensic Evidence Confirms Shooting
50

40

FIREARM INCIDENTS PER QUARTER

30

20

10

0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 2008 QUARTER PERIODS Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 2009 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 2006 2007 2010 2011

To enable accurate recording, analysis and reporting of firearm incidents, the BPS classifies firearm incidents into 4 categories which are split into either confirmed or unconfirmed categories. A confirmed incident is where forensic evidence proves the incident occurred e.g. a firearm has been seized, shell casings or bullets are recovered, or a person has a gunshot wound. Person Shot or Forensic Evidence Confirms Shooting and Recovery of A Firearm Including Imitation and Ammunition are classified as Confirmed, while Claims of Firearms Seen and Claims Of Gunshots Heard are classified as Unconfirmed.

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UNCLASSIFIED 4.2 FIREARM TRENDS The 13 confirmed firearm incidents in Q2 2011 included the recovery of 3 firearms. In Q2 2011 there were 2 fatalities and 2 injuries. This brings the total number of persons shot since the dramatic increase of firearm incidents in May 2009 to 62, of which 16 have been fatal shootings. Figure 7 (below) shows firearm fatalities and injuries from Q1 2007 to Q2 2011: Figure 7: Firearm Injuries and Fatalities In Bermuda (Q1 2007 - Q2 2011)

FIREARM FATALITIES AND INJURIES IN BERMUDA BY QUARTER (2006 - 2011)

12

10

INJURIES FATALITIES
FATALITIES AND INJURIES PER QUARTER

0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 2009 Q2 Q3 2009 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 2006 2007 2008

QUARTER PERIODS

2010

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5. CRIMES AGAINST THE COMMUNITY

5.1 SUMMARY Crimes Against The Community offences in Q2 2011 increased by +39 offences or +20.7% compared to Q1 2011. In comparison to the same period last year (Q2 2010), Q2 2011 has decreased by -6 offences or by -2.6%. The total for Q2 2011 was 227 as can be seen in Figure 8: Figure 8: Crimes Against The Community (Last 5 Quarters Q2 2010 - Q2 2011)
2010 Q2 CRIMES AGAINST THE COMMUNITY 2009 Q3 2010 Q4 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 Percentage Change Absolute Change

233

231

189

188

227

20.7%

39

5.2 TRENDS After four consecutive quarterly decreases, Q2 2011 is the first increase since Q4 2009. Anti-Social Behaviour3 is the main category in Crimes Against The Community and has increased from 118 to 156. Firearm offenses have decreased from 25 to 8 offenses which is the lowest since Q2 2009. A summary of Crimes Against The Community for the last 18 quarters can be seen in Figure 9, with Q2 figures highlighted in boxes: Figure 9: Crimes Against The Community By Quarters (Q1 2007 - Q2 2011)

CRIMES AGAINST THE COMMUNITY (Q1 2007 - Q2 2011)

300

250

200
NO. OF OFFENCES

150

100
CRIMES AGAINST THE COMMUNITY 2 Standard Deviation (Above Mean Average)

50

2 Standard Deviation (Below Mean Average) Last 4 Quarter Average (Mean) Previous 4 Quarter Average (Mean)

0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 2007 2008 2009

QUARTER PERIODS

2010

2011

Offences where a person is acting in a manner that causes or is likely to cause alarm or distress to one or more persons not of the same household. Offences include littering, loitering, aggressive begging, noisy and offensive behaviour, soliciting, threatening words, trespass and street drinking. Graffiti is included in the Criminal Damage crime category.

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6. CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY

6.1. SUMMARY Crimes Against Property offences in Q2 2011 increased by +91 offences or +14.6% compared to Q1 2011. In comparison to the same period last year (Q2 2010), Q2 2011 has increased by +99 offences or by +16% The total for Q2 2011 was 716 as can be seen in Figure 10: Figure 10: Crimes Against Property (Last 5 Quarter comparison Q2 2010 - Q2 2011)
2010 Q2 CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 Percentage Absolute Change Change

617

832

695

625

716

14.6%

91

6.2 TRENDS While Q2 2011 represents a +14.6% increase compared to Q1 2011, it is the 5th lowest quarterly figure since Q1 2000 and reinforces the long term trend of property crime decreasing. The increase in Q2 2011 is due to increases in Burglary (Residential), which has increased from 152 to 215, and Motor Vehicle Theft which has increased from 136 to 161. A summary of Crimes Against Property for the last 18 quarters can be seen in Figure 11, with Q2 figures highlighted in boxes: Figure 11: Crimes Against Property By Quarters (Q1 2007 - Q2 2011)

CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY (Q1 2007 - Q2 2011)

1400

1200

1000

NO. OF OFFENCES

800

600

400

CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY 2 Standard Deviation (Above Mean Average)

2 Standard Deviation (Below Mean Average)

Last 4 Quarter Average (Mean)

200

Previous 4 Quarter Average (Mean)

0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2

2007

2008

2009
QUARTER PERIODS

2010

2011

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7. TRAFFIC COLLISIONS
7.1 SUMMARY Traffic Collisions include fatal, serious injury, slight injury and damage only collisions. Traffic Collisions4 in Q2 2011 increased by +130 or +30.2% compared to Q1 2011. In comparison to the same period last year (Q2 2010), Q2 2011 has decreased by -66 or -10.54%. The total for Q2 2011 was 560 as can be seen below in Figure 12: Figure 12: Traffic Collisions (Last 5 Quarter comparison Q2 2010 - Q2 2011)
2010 Q2 TRAFFIC COLLISIONS 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 Percentage Change Absolute Change

626

575

548

430

560

30.2%

130

7.2 TRENDS Traffic Collisions have increased by +30.2% since the last quarter, however Q1 2011 was the lowest level since available statistics in Q3 2005. The long term trend of traffic collisions is decreasing with the last four quarter rolling period averaging 528 compared to the previous four quarter rolling period which averaged 589. There has been 2 fatal collisions in Q2 2011 compared to 1 in Q1 2011. A summary of Traffic Collisions for the last 18 quarters can be seen in Figure 13, with Q2 figures highlighted in boxes: Figure 13: Traffic Collisions (Q1 2007 - Q2 2011)

TRAFFIC COLLISIONS (Q1 2007 - Q2 2011)

900

800

700

600

NO. OF COLLISIONS

500

400

300
TRAFFIC COLLISIONS

200

2 Standard Deviation (Above Mean Average) 2 Standard Deviation (Below Mean Average) Last 4 Quarter Average (Mean) Previous 4 Quarter Average (Mean)

100

0 Q1 Q2 2007 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 2008 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 2009

QUARTER PERIODS

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2 2010

Q3

Q4

Q1 2011

Q2

Traffic Collisions include fatal, serious injury, slight injury and damage only collisions.

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8. DRUG ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY

Drug Enforcement Activity refers to policing activity against drugs seized at the border, or activity that has led to arrests or seizures in Bermuda. 8.1 SUMMARY Drug Enforcement Activity in Q1 2011 increased by +20 or +8.4% compared to Q1 2011. In comparison to the same period last year (Q2 2010), Q2 2011 has decreased by -26 offences or -9.1%. The total for Q2 2011 was 259 as can be seen in Figure 14: Figure 14: Drug Enforcement Activity (Last 5 Quarter comparison Q2 2010 - Q2 2011)
2010 Q2 DRUG ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 Percentage Change Absolute Change

285

245

234

239

259

8.4%

20

8.2 TRENDS Drug Enforcement Activity has increased in the last quarter and is part of a long term increase. Q2 2011 represents the 6th quarter in a row where more than 200 drug offences have been recorded emphasizing that the last 6 quarters have shown a continued improvement in BPS activity in relation to progressing its drugs strategy. A summary of Drug Enforcement Activity for the last 18 quarters can be seen in Figure 15, with Q2 figures highlighted in boxes: Figure 15: Drug Enforcement Activity By Quarters (Q1 2007 - Q2 2011)
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY (Q1 2007 - Q2 2011)
300

250

DRUG ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY

2 Standard Deviation (Above Mean Average) 2 Standard Deviation (Below Mean Average) Last 4 Quarter Average (Mean)

200

Previous 4 Quarter Average (Mean)

NO. OF OFFENCES

150

100

50

0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 2007 2008 2009 QUARTER PERIODS 2010 2011

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UNCLASSIFIED 8.3 Drug Seizures The Bermuda Police Service continues to work with its partners both locally and overseas to disrupt the trafficking of controlled drugs. These partners include HM Customs Bermuda, U.S. Customs and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Despite these partnerships, controlled drugs are still entering Bermuda which is evidenced in the number of street level drug seizures. This can be seen in Figure 16, which shows Drug Seizures By Location: Figure 16: Drug Seizures In Bermuda By Location (Q2 2011) Location
PORT STREET OVERSEAS

Number Of Seizures
43 215 1

As can be seen in Figure 16, the majority of drugs seized are at street level (215) while there were 43 seizures at ports (including LF Wade) and 1 overseas seizures which involved overseas law enforcement agencies. An estimated total of 17.4 Kg of controlled drugs with an estimated street value of $1,042,170 has been seized in Q2 2011 with Cannabis Plant Material the most common drug with 16 Kg seized at a value of $0.8 million. Heroin is the next highest, with 0.4 Kg seized with a value of $0.1 million. Only 67g of Cocaine of heroin was seized in Q2 2011. There was only one seizure of heroin of 397g in Q2 2011, which was an overseas seizure. This is exceptionally low for both types of drugs. The type, weight and value of the drugs seized broken down by Port, Street and Overseas seizures can be seen below in Figure 17: Figure 17: Drug Seizures by Location, Weight and Street Value (Q2 2011)
STREET
COCAINE CRACK COCAINE HEROIN CANNABIS CANNABIS RESIN CANNABIS PLANTS ECSTASY 1282 5.1 90 7.01 191.1 $1,647.35 $59,718.75 $0 $64,100 $510 N/A $0 14901.9 508.4 60

PORT
$14,100 $0 $0 $745,095 $50,840 $0 $0

OVERSEAS
VALUE ($)
0 0 397.6 106159 0 0 0 0

WEIGHT (g) VALUE ($) WEIGHT (g) VALUE ($) WEIGHT (g)

TOTAL TOTAL WEIGHT (g) VALUE ($)

67 191 398 16184 514 N/A N/A $15,747 $59,719 $106,159 $809,195 $51,350 N/A N/A

TOTAL

1485

$125,976

15470

$810,035

398

106159

17353

$1,042,170

(All weights are in grams)

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9. TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY

9.1 SUMMARY Traffic Enforcement Activity in Q2 2011 decreased by -713 or -6% compared to Q1 2011. In comparison to the same period last year (Q2 2010), Q2 2011 has decreased by -2,154 or -16%. The total for Q2 2011 was 11,026 as shown below in Figure 18: Figure 18: Traffic Enforcement Activity (Last 5 Quarter comparison Q2 2010 - Q2 2011)
2010 Q2 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 Percentage Absolute Change Change

13180

8168

11586

11739

11026

-6.1%

-713

9.2 TRENDS Records Available from Q1 2008 show that Traffic Enforcement Activity has fluctuated between a low of 6,814 in Q1 2008 to a high of 16,342 in Q4 2009. With 11,026 in Q2 2011, it is now slightly below the average for the last 3 years of available records, with 11,520. The last 4 quarter rolling average is below that of the previous 4 quarter rolling average, identifying that there has been a decrease of almost 4,000 between these two periods. A summary of Traffic Enforcement Activity for the last 14 quarters can be seen in Figure 19, with Q2 figures highlighted in boxes: Figure 19: Traffic Enforcement Activity By Quarters (Q1 2008 - Q2 2011)

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10. INCIDENTS - CALLS FOR SERVICE

10.1 SUMMARY Incidents refer to all police activity and also to calls for service that have been recorded on the police computer system (New World System). Incidents in Q2 2011 increased by +865 or +8.2% compared to Q1 2011. In comparison to the same period last year (Q2 2010), Q2 2011 has increased by +1,212 or +11.8%. The total for Q2 2011 was 11,472 as shown in Figure 20: Figure 20: Incidents - (Last 5 Quarter comparison Q2 2010 - Q2 2011)
2010 Q2 2010 Q 3 2010 Q4 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 Percentage Change Absolute Change

INCIDENTS

10260

10107

10439

10607

11472

8.2%

865

10.2 TRENDS Q2 2011 is the highest quarterly figure since January 2000. The last 4 quarter rolling average was 10,656 compared to only 9,684 for the previous 4 quarter rolling average. The average for 2007 was 7,316 and so the last 4 quarter rolling average of 10,656 is +46% higher than in 2007. This represents a continued increase in policing activity and calls for service. This can be seen in Figure 21, which shows incidents for the last 18 quarters, with Q2 figures highlighted in boxes: Figure 21: Incidents By Quarters (Q1 2007 - Q2 2011)

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11. ARRESTS - ALL OFFENCES

11.1 SUMMARY Arrests refer to those persons arrested and brought into police custody. Arrests in Q2 2011 increased by +57 or +4.5% compared to Q1 2011. In comparison to the same period last year (Q2 2010), Q2 2011 has increased by +10 or +0.8%. The total for Q2 2011 was 1,334 as shown in Figure 22: Figure 22: Arrests - All Offences (Last 5 Quarter comparison Q2 2010 - Q2 2011)
2010 Q2 ARRESTS 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 Percentage Change Absolute Change

1324

1256

1202

1277

1334

4.5%

57

11.2 TRENDS Q2 2011 is the highest quarterly figure from available records starting in Q1 2008 and is the eight successive quarter with more than 1,200 arrests. The average number of arrests per quarter in 2011 was 1,306. By comparison, 2008 averaged 814 arrests per quarter, 2009 averaged 1,139 per quarter and 2010 averaged 1,271 arrests per quarter. The figures in Q2 2011, reinforces the suggestion that the BPS is focusing its efforts on arresting more offenders through greater emphasis on proactive policing tactics and strategy. A summary of arrests for the last 14 quarters can be seen in Figure 23, with Q2 figures highlighted in boxes: Figure 23: Arrests By Quarters (Q1 2008 - Q2 2011)

ARRESTS - ALL OFFENCES (Q1 2008 - Q2 2011)

1800

1600

1400

1200

NO. OF ARRESTS

1000

800

600
ARRESTS 2 Standard Deviation (Above Mean Average) 2 Standard Deviation (Below Mean Average)

400

200

Last 4 Quarter Average (Mean) Previous 4 Quarter Average (Mean)

0 Q1 Q2 2008 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 2009 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 2010 Q3 Q4 Q1 2011 Q2

QUARTER PERIODS

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UNCLASSIFIED 11.3 GENDER Of the 1,334 persons arrested in Q2 2011, 1,133 were male and 201 were female. 11.4 AGE Analysis of persons arrested by age revealed that individuals from 26 to 35 years of age were arrested more frequently than any other age group (404), followed closely by those aged 18 to 25 (392). A breakdown of persons arrested by their age group can be seen below in Figure 24: Figure 24: Arrests By Age Group (Q2 2011)
Breakdown by age Q2 2011 Below 18 years 86 18 - 25 years 26 - 35 years 36 - 45 years 46 - 55 years 56 - 65 years 66 + years TOTAL 392 404 213 164 61 14 1334

11.5 NATIONALITY Of the 1,334 persons arrested in Q2 2011 1,224 were Bermudian and 110 were foreign nationals. This is similar to previous quarters. 11.6 ETHNICITY The majority of individuals arrested were black (1,184), with 122 individuals being white. In addition, 1 of those arrested were Asian, 5 individuals fall into the category black and white and 22 individuals fall into the category other. This is also similar to arrest figures in previous quarters. A breakdown of persons arrested by their ethnicity can be seen below in Figure 25: Figure 25: Arrests - Ethnic Origin (Q2 2011)
ETHNICITY Black 1184 White 122 Asian 1 Black & White 5 Black & Other 0 White & Other 0 Other 22 TOTAL 1334

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UNCLASSIFIED 11.7 TYPE OF ARREST Of the 1,334 persons arrested in Q2 2011, the most common category was all other offences which includes HMC, apprehension, SJA and civil warrants with 596. There were 8 arrests for murder and 17 arrests for firearm offences in Q2 2011. A breakdown of the offences persons were arrested for can be seen below in Figure 26: Figure 26: Arrests - Offence Type (Q2 2011)
Q2 2011 - Arrests Breakdown By Offence
Crimes Against The Person Murder Manslaughter Serious Assaults Other Assaults Sexual Assault Robbery Offences Against Children Indecency Crimes Against The Person (TOTAL) Crimes Against Property Burglary (residential) Burglary (non-residential) Burglary (tourist accommodation) Criminal Damage Motor Vehicle Theft Theft of Property Fraud and Deception Crimes Against Property (TOTAL) Crimes Against The Community Firearms Offences Other Weapons Offences Disorder Offences Anti-Social Behaviour Animal Offences Crimes Against The Community (TOTAL) Drug Enforcement Activity Drug Offences (Importation) Drug Offences (Local) Drug Enforcement Activity (TOTAL) Traffic Enforcement Activity Traffic Offences Impaired Driving Traffic Enforcement Activity (TOTAL) All other offences/reasons for detention 8 0 23 52 3 12 1 4

103
39 3 0 19 12 62 1

136
17 7 41 83 0

148
19 193

212
31 108

139 596

GRAND TOTAL

1334

11.8 RECIDIVISM Of the 1,334 persons arrested in Q2 2011, 105 individuals were arrested more than once and accounted for 249 of the arrests for this period. These included 6 offenders who were arrested 4 times or more.

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12. STOP AND SEARCHES5

12.1 SUMMARY Stop and Searches are conducted in a proportionate and accountable manner and only when Police Officers have occasion to exercise lawful powers. They are carried out with courtesy, consideration and respect for the individual being stopped. While the figures are not performance indicators, they are a reflection of the frequency of engagement between proactive Police Officers and Prolific Priority Offenders. They provide an indication of police activity, particularly regarding the number of highly visible patrols in the community. Stop and Searches in Q2 2011 increased by +1,532 or +34.7% compared to Q1 2011. In comparison to Q2 2010, Q2 2011 has increased by +3,283 or +123%. The total for Q2 2011 was 5,952 as can be seen in Figure 28, showing Stop & Searches for the last 10 quarters, with Q2 figures highlighted in boxes: Figure 28: Stop & Searches By Quarter (Q1 2009 - Q2 2011)

Stop and Searches refers to the activity of Police Officers utilising their powers to stop and search a person where lawfully justified under PACE (2006), Criminal Code, Misuse of Drugs Act etc. PACE was implemented on 7 th September 2008 and since then this policing activity has been specifically recorded.

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Appendix A - Crime Statistics In Bermuda (Q1 2007 - Q2 2011)

BERMUDA POLICE SERVICE - CRIME STATISTICS Q1 2000 - Q2 2011

Q1 Murder Manslaughter Serious Assaults Other Assaults Sexual Assault Robbery Offences Against Children Indecency CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON (TOTAL) CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY Burglary (Residential) Burglary (Non Residential) Burglary (Tourist Accommodation) Criminal Damage Motor Vehicle Theft Theft of Property Fraud and Deception CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY (TOTAL) CRIMES AGAINST THE COMMUNITY Firearm Offences Other Weapon Offences Disorder Offences Anti-Social Behaviour Animal Offences CRIMES AGAINST THE COMMUNITY (TOTAL) 0 0 26 119 13 30 3 3 194 181 86 14 98 242 245 78 944 1 27 26 112 0 166 2007 Q2 Q3 0 0 30 118 7 22 5 4 186 166 78 19 116 258 296 48 981 3 17 29 139 0 188 2 0 29 124 13 36 7 8 219 200 76 18 102 278 288 47 1009 2 24 25 142 1 194 Q4 1 0 34 123 7 52 6 2 225 192 73 19 107 231 279 51 952 4 21 27 113 0 165 Q1 0 0 26 117 9 59 5 6 222 184 85 8 108 207 298 55 945 5 22 27 138 2 194 Q2 2 0 26 145 16 54 7 7 257 213 93 4 131 242 300 51 1034 6 15 26 128 0 175 2008 Q3 1 0 29 117 11 35 4 3 200 177 120 6 126 249 323 38 1039 3 23 29 133 2 190 2009 Q4 2 0 17 122 3 37 9 2 192 192 103 19 116 187 259 51 927 3 19 29 124 0 175 Q1 0 0 18 106 6 45 5 6 186 163 77 11 101 196 233 47 828 4 16 22 149 1 192 Q2 2 0 37 161 6 35 6 2 249 185 42 2 131 215 254 55 884 6 27 37 173 3 246 Q3 1 0 29 162 7 35 8 2 244 229 52 3 143 206 298 63 994 11 18 35 141 1 206 Q4 3 0 26 163 9 30 12 3 246 197 75 6 95 170 218 43 804 17 29 34 173 1 254 Q1 2 0 33 146 9 14 5 2 211 163 68 4 90 136 203 56 720 30 16 30 177 1 254 2010 Q2 Q3 4 0 29 128 17 28 7 4 217 110 54 3 82 142 184 42 617 26 24 40 141 2 233 1 0 35 126 4 19 4 6 195 165 48 6 102 234 215 62 832 37 24 33 135 2 231 Q4 0 0 17 116 6 33 5 4 181 115 38 5 71 222 202 42 695 27 10 36 114 2 189 2011 Q1 Q2 3 0 16 122 10 21 3 3 178 152 32 3 75 136 190 37 625 25 12 32 118 1 188 3 0 21 140 7 18 2 5 196 215 33 9 86 161 180 32 716 8 19 39 156 5 227

GRAND TOTAL

1304 1355 1422 1342 1361 1466 1429 1294

1206

1379

1444

1304

1185

1067 1258 1065

991

1139

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Appendix B - Enforcement Activity Statistics In Bermuda (Q1 2007 - Q2 2011)

BERMUDA POLICE SERVICE - ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY Q2 2011 (LAST 18 QUARTERS)

Q1 Drug Offences (Importation) Drug Offences (Local) DRUG ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY (TOTAL) TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY Traffic Offences Impaired Driving Marine Offences Parking Offences TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY (TOTAL) 78 2 80 80 14 3 90 9 99 70 5 75 31 46 74 73 2 8 6707 8824 6814 8951 46 72 6 9816 9940 50 110 2 9460 9622 5097 82 0 8591 13770 3256 96 4 9054 12410 4768 58 78 9472 14376 6280 20 152 9890 16342 3088 97 28 10143 13356 2978 97 10 10095 13180 2762 88 13 5305 8168 2303 3328 2328 108 95 108 3 6 0 9172 8310 8698 11586 11739 11134 11 72 83 2007 Q2 Q3 9 64 73 13 81 94 Q4 11 64 75 Q1 13 99 112 Q2 10 61 71 2008 Q3 18 83 101 2009 Q4 15 73 88 Q1 23 70 93 Q2 20 91 111 Q3 16 124 140 Q4 12 157 169 Q1 20 196 216 2010 Q2 Q3 64 221 285 31 214 245 Q4 9 225 234 2011 Q1 Q2 40 199 239 44 215 259

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Appendix C - Traffic Collision Statistics In Bermuda (Q1 2007 - Q2 2011)

BERMUDA POLICE SERVICE - TRAFFIC COLLISIONS Q1 2010 (LAST 18 QUARTERS)

Q1 TRAFFIC COLLISIONS Fatal Collisions Serious Injury Collisions Slight Injury Collisions Damage Collisions TRAFFIC Collisions (TOTAL) 6 29 160 439 634 2007 Q2 Q3 3 24 208 528 763 0 46 255 526 827 Q4 2 53 188 539 782 Q1 3 32 153 442 630 Q2 8 31 186 378 603 2008 Q3 2 41 199 380 622 2009 Q4 4 28 157 414 603 Q1 4 25 129 350 508 Q2 5 31 158 365 559 Q3 2 37 203 350 592 Q4 2 43 248 335 628 Q1 3 27 129 350 509 2010 Q2 Q3 4 47 176 399 626 1 33 213 328 575 Q4 5 37 177 329 548 2011 Q1 Q2

1 37 115 277
430

2 40 210 308 560

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Appendix D - Chart Of All Crime In Bermuda By Quarter (Q1 2000 - Q2 2011)

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