According to statistics from the Honolulu Police Department, seven of eight crimes on Oahu in 2022 showed a year-over-year decrease.
rape 293 to 261, robbery 795 to 782, aggravated assault 1,407 to 1,266, property crime 28,349 to 24,117, theft 20,79 to 17,596, robbery 3,454 2,470 cases and car theft decreased from 4,816 to 4,051 cases, respectively.
Director Arthur Logan of the Police Department cited the low unemployment rate and the easing of COVID-19 quarantine rules as factors for the decrease in crime, adding that it was the result of all departments of the Police Department working together to maintain public order.
Next, Director Logan explained that so-called hot spots patrols in connection with residents had a great effect.
According to Director Logan, the police department has designated eight districts within its jurisdiction as hotspots, conducted crime prevention education for residents, and worked with residents to form a security surveillance system, making efforts to maintain public order.
Honolulu District Attorney’s Office Prosecutor Steve Armam said that reducing crime was the right thing to do, and highly praised the efforts of the Police Department and residents, as well as the efforts of the With and Seed operation, the Safe and Sound Waikiki Movement, and the city, state, and federal law enforcement agencies of Honolulu. did.
According to Prosecutor Arm, under the influence of the Safe and Sound Waikiki Movement, which started in September last year, the crime rate in the first quarter of this year showed a decrease of 64%, 25%, and 15% in robbery, theft, and assault, respectively.
Meanwhile, the increased item was murder, which increased from 21 in 2021 to 25 in 2022.
The number of gun-related murders/robbery/assaults fell from 388 in 2021 to 345 in 2022, but sharp weapon-related incidents increased from 470 in 2021 to 514 in 2022.
Hawaii State Police Officers Association (SHOHO) Vice President Stephen Keogg advised that reducing crime would require addressing the police shortage.
According to a Star Advertiser report, the department is currently short of about 370 people.
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiad pointed out that a decrease in crime is good news in difficult times due to Corona 19, and said he hoped to create a better society with the efforts of the police department.