A new report reveals a 4% increase in car thefts in Fort Worth between May and October 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Police maps highlight areas with the highest theft rates, including the I-35 corridor, La Gran Plaza mall, and Hulen Mall. While residents express concerns about the rising crime, the Fort Worth Police Department is implementing strategies to combat the issue, such as using bait vehicles and strategically deploying police patrols.
A new report from Fort Worth PD to the city council shows more cars were stolen in the city over a six-month period in 2024 compared to the same time in 2023.Fort Worth police say car thefts rose from 2023 to last year, and new maps show exactly where most cars are being stolen in the city.
, Fort Worth police said from May to October last year, car thefts rose 4% compared to the same period in 2023.“We need to keep in mind that Fort Worth is a growing city,” said Daniel Segura with the Fort Worth Police Department. “And some of these maps that you will see on the city council presentation, they show some of the hot zones.”
They included the I-35 corridor heading into downtown, as well as the area surrounding two malls: La Gran Plaza along I-35, and the Hulen Mall in southwest Fort Worth.Police said drivers could take steps to protect their cars from thieves, including always locking the doors, parking in well-lit areas, and making sure valuables can’t be seen through the windows.“The police presence needs to be felt much more in this area than it is,” said Crum.
CAR THEFTS FORT WORTH POLICE CRIME SECURITY HOT ZONES
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