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Quarterly Crime Statistics Q3 2011

(01-July-2011 to 30-September-2011)

Authorising Officer: Commissioner Of The Bermuda Police Service Author: Analysis Unit Date: 14-Oct-2011 Security Classification: This document is marked as UNCLASSIFIED. Further dissemination is allowed internally and externally of the BPS, without further authorisation. STATISTICS

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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 Q3 2011) Appendix B - Enforcement Activity In Bermuda (Q1 2007 Q3 2011) Appendix C Traffic Collision Statistics In Bermuda (Q1 2007 Q3 2011) Appendix D - Chart Of All Crime In Bermuda By Quarter (Q1 2000 Q3 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 1,076 offences in Q3 2011, a decrease of -5.6% when compared to Q2 2011. While All Crime has decreased in Q3 2011 when compared to Q2 2011, it is also the 5th lowest quarterly figure since 2000. There were 0 murders and 2 injuries by firearms in Q3 2011. Crimes Against The Person, Crimes Against Property and Crimes Against The Community have all decreased when Q3 2011 is compared to Q2 2011. A summary of the 3 key crime headings and 20 crime categories for Q3 2011 in comparison to the previous quarter (Q2 2011), the same quarter last year (Q3 2010) and the 5 year trend is shown below in figure 1: Figure 1: Summary Of All Crime (Q3 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: Q3 2011 vs. Q2 2011 Q3 2011 vs. Q3 2010 5 year Trend

Increasing

Decreasing

Remains level

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2. ALL CRIME
2.1 SUMMARY The total for all crime in Q3 2011 decreased by -63 offences or -5.5% compared to Q2 2011. When compared to the same period last year (Q3 2010), Q3 2011 has decreased by -182 offences or -14.5%. The total for Q3 2011 was 1,076 as can be seen in Figure 2: Figure 2: All Crime (Last 5 Quarter comparison Q3 2010 Q3 2011)
2010 Q3 ALL CRIME 2010 Q4 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 Q3 Percentage Change Absolute Change

1258

1065

991

1139

1076

-5.5%

-63

2.2 TRENDS Q3 2011 is the 5th lowest quarterly crime figure since Q1 2000 1 . There have been less than 1,200 crimes per quarter in 6 out of the last 7 quarters, reinforcing the view that there has been a decrease in the long term trend of all crime in Bermuda. This can be seen in Figure 3, which shows crime for the last 19 quarters, with Q3 figures highlighted in boxes: Figure 3: All Crime By Quarters (Q1 2007 Q3 2011)

All Crime In Bermuda By Quarter (Q1 2007 - Q3 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 2011 Q3 2007 2008 2009

QUARTER PERIODS

2010

See Appendix D for a chart showing All Crime In Bermuda By Quarter (Q1 2000 - Q3 2011).

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3. CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON

3.1 SUMMARY Crimes Against the Person offences in Q3 2011 decreased by -33 offences or -16.8% compared to Q2 2011. When compared to the same period last year (Q3 2010), Q3 2011 has decreased by -32 offences or -16.4%. The total for Q3 2011 was 163 as can be seen in Figure 4: Figure 4: Crimes Against the Person (Last 5 Quarter comparison Q3 2010 Q3 2011)
2010 Q3 CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON 2010 Q4 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 Q3 Percentage Change Absolute Change

195

181

178

196

163

-16.8%

-33

3.2. TRENDS Q3 2011 is the 3rd lowest quarterly figure since 2000. The long term trend of Crimes Against The Person is decreasing with and Q3 2011 is the 5th consecutive quarter under 200 offences. In Q3 2011 the notable crimes within the Crimes Against A Person category were Murder (-2), Serious Assaults (-10) and Other Assaults (-26). A summary of Crimes Against The Person for the last 19 quarters can be seen in Figure 5, with Q3 figures highlighted in boxes: Figure 5: Crimes Against the Person By Quarters (Q1 2007 Q3 2011)

Crimes Against The Person (Q1 2007 - Q3 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 2011 Q3 2007 2008 2009

QUARTER PERIODS

2010

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Firearm Offences are included within Crimes Against The Community (Section 5); however firearm incidents 2 may not necessarily be recorded as offences, as often there is no suspect or even a victim. 4.1 SUMMARY In Q3 2011 there were 25 firearm incidents of which 10 were confirmed firearm incidents and 15 were unconfirmed firearm incidents. This is the same total as Q2 2011, however there were 2 less confirmed firearm offences and 2 more unconfirmed firearm offences in Q3 2011 when compared to Q2 2011. There was a substantial increase in quarter on quarter firearm incidents between 2007 and 2010, with Q3 2011 continuing to show signs of a decrease in confirmed firearm offences. This can be seen in Figure 6, which shows firearm incidents between 2007 and 2011: Figure 6: Firearm Incidents In Bermuda (2007 - 2011)
FIREARM INCIDENTS IN BERMUDA BY QUARTER (2007 - 2011)
60

4. FIREARM INCIDENTS

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

2 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 10 confirmed firearm incidents in Q3 2011 included the recovery of 5 firearms, 1 imitation firearm and 404 rounds of live ammunition. In Q3 2011 there were 0 fatalities and 2 injuries. This brings the total number of persons shot since the dramatic increase of firearm incidents in May 2009 to 64, 16 of which have been fatal shootings. Figure 7 shows firearm fatalities and injuries from Q1 2007 to Q3 2011: Figure 7: Firearm Injuries and Fatalities In Bermuda (Q1 2007 Q3 2011)

FIREARM FATALITIES AND INJURIES IN BERMUDA BY QUARTER (2007 - 2011)

12

10

INJURIES FATALITIES
FATALITIES AND INJURIES PER QUARTER

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

QUARTER PERIODS

2010

2011

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5. CRIMES AGAINST THE COMMUNITY

5.1 SUMMARY Crimes Against The Community offences in Q3 2011 decreased by -23 offences or -10.1% compared to Q2 2011. When compared to the same period last year (Q3 2010), Q3 2011 has decreased -27 offences or by -11.7%. The total for Q3 2011 was 204 as can be seen in Figure 8: Figure 8: Crimes Against The Community (Last 5 Quarters Q3 2010 Q3 2011)
2009 Q3 CRIMES AGAINST THE COMMUNITY 2010 Q4 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 Q3 Percentage Change Absolute Change

231

189

188

227

204

-10.1%

-23

5.2 TRENDS Q3 2011 is slightly higher than the average since 2007 (193), however the last 4 quarter running average is considerably lower than the previous 4 quarter running average (202 vs. 243 per quarter). A summary of Crimes Against The Community for the last 19 quarters can be seen in Figure 9, with Q3 figures highlighted in boxes: Figure 9: Crimes Against The Community By Quarters (Q1 2007 - Q3 2011)

CRIMES AGAINST THE COMMUNITY (Q1 2007 - Q3 2011)

300

250

200
NO. OF OFFENCES

150

100
CRIMES AGAINST THE COMMUNITY 2 Standard Deviation (Above Mean Average) 2 Standard Deviation (Below Mean Average) Last 4 Quarter Average (Mean) Previous 4 Quarter Average (Mean)

50

0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 2011 Q3 2007 2008 2009

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2010

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6. CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY

6.1. SUMMARY Crimes Against Property offences in Q3 2011 decreased by -7 offences or -1.0% compared to Q2 2011. When compared to the same period last year (Q3 2010), Q3 2011 has decreased -123 offences or by -14.8%. The total for Q3 2011 was 709 as can be seen in Figure 10: Figure 10: Crimes Against Property (Last 5 Quarter comparison Q3 2010 Q3 2011)
2010 Q3 CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY 2010 Q4 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 Q3 Percentage Change Absolute Change

832

695

625

716

709

-1.0%

-7

6.2 TRENDS Q3 2011 is the 5th lowest figure since 2000 with 6 of the last 7 quarters having less than 800 offences. The last 4 quarters averaged 686 compared to the average of 986 for the recent full year of 2008, reinforcing the view that the long term trend of property crime is decreasing. The decrease in Q3 2011 was mainly due to a large decrease in burglary as Burglary (Residential) decreased by 90 to 125, Burglary (Non Residential) decreased by 5 to 28 and Burglary (Tourist Accommodation) decreased by 4 to 9. A summary of Crimes Against Property for the last 19 quarters can be seen in Figure 11, with Q3 figures highlighted in boxes: Figure 11: Crimes Against Property By Quarters (Q1 2007 Q3 2011)

CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY (Q1 2007 - Q3 2011)

1200

1000

800
NO. OF OFFENCES

600

400
CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY 2 Standard Deviation (Above Mean Average) 2 Standard Deviation (Below Mean Average)

200

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 2011 Q3 2007 2008 2009

QUARTER PERIODS

2010

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7. TRAFFIC COLLISIONS
7.1 SUMMARY Traffic Collisions 3 in Q3 2011 decreased by -63 or -11.3% compared to Q2 2011. When compared to the same period last year (Q3 2010), Q3 2011 has decreased by -78 or -13.6%. The total for Q3 2011 was 497 as can be seen in Figure 12: Figure 12: Traffic Collisions (Last 5 Quarter comparison Q3 2010 Q3 2011)
2010 Q3 TRAFFIC COLLISIONS 2010 Q4 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 Q3 Percentage Change Absolute Change

575

548

430

560

497

-11.3%

-63

7.2 TRENDS The long term trend of Traffic Collisions continues to decrease. From a high of 827 in Q3 2007, Traffic Collisions have decreased by almost -40% and the last 4 quarter running average was 509. One of the most important categories of Traffic Collisions is fatalities and these have decreased substantially, with only 1 in Q3 2011. The total number of fatalities during the first 3 quarters of the year between 2007 and 2010 has been over 10. By comparison, the total for first 3 quarters of 2011 was 4, representing a substantial decrease in the long term. A summary of Traffic Collisions for the last 19 quarters can be seen in Figure 13, with Q3 figures highlighted in boxes: Figure 13: Traffic Collisions (Q1 2007 Q3 2011)
TRAFFIC COLLISIONS (Q1 2007 - Q3 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 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 2011 Q3 2007 2008 2009

QUARTER PERIODS

2010

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 Q3 2011 decreased by -38 or -14.7% compared to Q2 2011. When compared to the same period last year (Q3 2010), Q3 2011 has decreased by -24 offences or -9.8%. The total for Q3 2011 was 221 as can be seen in Figure 14: Figure 14: Drug Enforcement Activity (Last 5 Quarter comparison Q3 2010 Q3 2011)
2010 Q3 DRUG ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY 2010 Q4 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 Q3 Percentage Change Absolute Change

245

234

239

259

221

-14.7%

-38

8.2 TRENDS Drug Enforcement Activity has decreased in Q3 2011 when compared to Q2 2011, however the value of drugs seized has increased substantially. Q3 2011 represents the 7th consecutive quarter where more than 200 drug offences have been recorded emphasizing that the last 7 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 19 quarters can be seen in Figure 15, with Q3 figures highlighted in boxes: Figure 15: Drug Enforcement Activity By Quarters (Q1 2007 Q3 2011)
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY (Q1 2007 - Q3 2011)
350

300
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY 2 Standard Deviation (Above Mean Average)

250

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

NO. OF OFFENCES

200

150

100

50

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

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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 (Q3 2011) Location
PORT STREET OVERSEAS

Number Of Seizures
64 154 3

As can be seen in Figure 16, the majority of drugs seized are at street level (154) while there were 64 seizures at ports (including LF Wade) and 3 overseas seizures which involved overseas law enforcement agencies. An estimated total of 215 Kg of controlled drugs with an estimated street value of $41.9 million has been seized in Q3 2011 with Cocaine the most common drug, with 168 Kg seized with a value of $39 million. This exceptional high figure is due to a large amount of Cocaine seized from a boat. Cannabis is the next most common drug seized with 46 Kg seized at a value of $2 million. In addition, 586 cannabis plants were also seized in Q3 2011. The type, weight and value of the drugs seized broken down by Port, Street and Overseas seizures can be seen in Figure 17: Figure 17: Drug Seizures by Location, Weight and Street Value (Q3 2011)
STREET
COCAINE CRACK COCAINE HEROIN CANNABIS CANNABIS RESIN CANNABIS PLANTS ECSTASY 511.45 0 13.5 36191.66 4 586 $120,190.75 $0.00 $3,605 $1,809,583 $400 N/A $0 79.8 9536.7 0 166341.2

PORT
VALUE ($)
$39,090,182 $0 $21,307 $476,835 $0 $0 $0 0

OVERSEAS
WEIGHT (g)
1100

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

VALUE ($)
258500 0 0 0 113000 0 0

TOTAL TOTAL WEIGHT (g) VALUE ($)

167953 0 93 45728 1134 N/A N/A $39,468,873 $0 $24,911 $2,286,418 $113,400 N/A N/A

1130

TOTAL

36721

$1,933,778

175958

$39,588,324

2230

371500

214908

$41,893,602

(All weights are in grams)

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9. TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY

9.1 SUMMARY Traffic Enforcement Activity in Q3 2011 decreased by -1,613 or -14.6% compared to Q2 2011. When compared to the same period last year (Q3 2010), Q3 2011 has increased by +1,245 or +15.24%. The total for Q3 2011 was 9,413 as shown in Figure 18: Figure 18: Traffic Enforcement Activity (Last 5 Quarter comparison Q3 2010 Q3 2011)
2010 Q3 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY 2010 Q4 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 Q3 Percentage Absolute Change Change

8168

11586

11739

11026

9413

-14.6%

-1613

9.2 TRENDS Traffic Enforcement Activity has fluctuated between a low of 6,814 in Q1 2008 to a high of 16,342 in Q4 2009. A summary of Traffic Enforcement Activity for the last 15 quarters can be seen in Figure 19, with Q3 figures highlighted in boxes: Figure 19: Traffic Enforcement Activity By Quarters (Q1 2008 Q3 2011)

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY (Q1 2008 - Q3 2011)

20000 18000

16000

14000

NO. OF OFFENCES

12000

10000

8000

6000

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY

4000

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

2000

Q1

Q2 2008

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2 2009

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2 2010

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2 2011

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QUARTER PERIODS

10. INCIDENTS - CALLS FOR SERVICE

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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 Q3 2011 decreased by -1,017 or 8.9% compared to Q2 2011. When compared to the same period last year (Q3 2010), Q3 2011 has increased by +348 or +3.4%. The total for Q3 2011 was 10,455 as shown in Figure 20: Figure 20: Incidents - (Last 5 Quarter comparison Q3 2010 Q3 2011) 2010
Q 3

2010
Q4

2011
Q1

2011
Q2

2011
Q 3

Percentage Change -8.9%

Absolute Change -1017

INCIDENTS

10107

10439

10439

11472

10455

10.2 TRENDS Q3 2011 was the 2nd highest quarterly figure since January 2000. There have now been 6 consecutive quarters of more than 10,000 incidents being recorded. 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 19 quarters, with Q3 figures highlighted in boxes: Figure 21: Incidents By Quarters (Q1 2007 Q3 2011)

INCIDENTS - CALLS FOR SERVICE (Q1 2007 - Q3 2011)

14000

12000

NO. OF INCIDENTS - CALLS FOR SERVICE

10000

8000

6000

4000

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

2000

0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 2011 Q3 2007 2008 2009

QUARTER PERIODS

2010

11. ARRESTS - ALL OFFENCES

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11.1 SUMMARY Arrests refer to those persons arrested and brought into police custody. Arrests in Q3 2011 decreased by -301 or -22.6% compared to Q2 2011. When compared to the same period last year (Q3 2010), Q3 2011 has decreased by -223 or +0.8%. The total for Q3 2011 was 1,033 as shown in Figure 22: Figure 22: Arrests - All Offences (Last 5 Quarter comparison Q3 2010 Q3 2011)
2010 Q3 ARRESTS 2010 Q4 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 Q3 Percentage Change Absolute Change

1256

1202

1277

1334

1033

-22.6%

-301

11.2 TRENDS Q3 2011 represents a large decrease in the number of persons arrested and is the lowest quarterly figure since Q1 2009. A summary of arrests for the last 15 quarters can be seen in Figure 23, with Q3 figures highlighted in boxes: Figure 23: Arrests By Quarters (Q1 2008 Q3 2011)

ARRESTS - ALL OFFENCES (Q1 2008 - Q3 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
QUARTER PERIODS

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2 2010

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2 2011

Q3

11.3 GENDER Of the 1,033 persons arrested in Q3 2011, 879 were male and 154 were female. 11.4 AGE

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UNCLASSIFIED 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 (286), followed closely by those aged 18 to 25 (285). A breakdown of persons arrested by their age group can be seen in Figure 24: Figure 24: Arrests By Age Group (Q3 2011)

Breakdownbyage Below18years 1825years 2635years 3645years 4655years 5665years 66+years

91 285 286 157 143 63 8

11.5 NATIONALITY Of the 1,033 persons arrested in Q3 2011 932 were Bermudian and 99 were foreign nationals. This is similar to previous quarters. 11.6 ETHNICITY The majority of individuals arrested were black (886), with 125 individuals being white. In addition, 3 of those arrested were Asian, 2 individuals fall into the category black and white and 16 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 in Figure 25: Figure 25: Arrests - Ethnic Origin (Q3 2011) ETHNICITY Black White Asian Black&White Black&Other White&Other Other 886 125 3 2 0 1 16

TOTAL 1033 11.7 TYPE OF ARREST Of the 1,033 persons arrested in Q3 2011, the most common category was all other offences which includes HMC, apprehension, SJA and civil warrants with 470. There were 3 arrests for murder and 12 arrests for firearm offences in Q3 2011. A breakdown of the offences persons were arrested for can be seen overleaf in Figure 26: Figure 26: Arrests - Offence Type (Q3 2011)

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Breakdown By Offence Crimes Against The Person Murder Manslaughter Serious Assaults Other Assaults Sexual Assault Robbery Offences Against Children Indecency 3 0 5 47 7 13 5 6

Crimes Against The Person (TOTAL)

Crimes Against Property Burglary (residential) Burglary (non-residential) Burglary (tourist accomodation) Criminal Damage Motor Vehicle Theft Theft of Property Fraud and Deception

86
19 9 0 8 34 43 11

Crimes Against Property (TOTAL)

Crimes Against The Community Firearms Offences Other Weapons Offences Disorder Offences Anti-Social Behaviour Animal Offences

124
12 6 30 54 0

Crimes Against The Community (TOTAL)

Drug Enforcement Activity Drug Ofences (Importation) Drug Offences (Local)

102
26 134

Drug Enforcement Activity (TOTAL)

Traffic Enforcement Activity Traffic Offences Impaired Driving Parking Offences Marine Offences

160
19 70 N/A 2

Traffic Enforcement Activity (TOTAL)

Traffic Offences Fatal Collisions Serious Injury Collisions Other Injury Collisions Damage Collisions

91
0 N/A N/A N/A

Traffic Offences (TOTAL)

All other offences/reasons for detention

0
470

GRAND TOTAL

1596

11.8 RECIDIVISM Of the 1,033 persons arrested in Q3 2011, 96 individuals were arrested more than once and accounted for 202 of the arrests for this period.

12. STOP AND SEARCHES

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UNCLASSIFIED 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. There were 4,425 4 Stop and Searches in Q3 2011, a decrease of -1,527 or -25.7% compared to Q2 2011. When compared to Q3 2010, Q3 2011 has increased by +2,084 or +78.1%. This can be seen in Figure 28, showing Stop & Searches for the last 11 quarters, with Q3 figures highlighted in boxes: Figure 28: Stop & Searches By Quarter (Q1 2009 Q3 2011)

STOP & SEARCHES (Q1 2009 - Q3 2011)

7000

6000

STOP&SEARCH Last4QuarterAverage(Mean)

5000
No. OF STOP & SEARCHES

Previous4QuarterAverage(Mean)

4000

3000

2000

1000

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

The most recent quarterly figures for Stop and Searches lag in terms of accuracy due to the late submission of the forms to the Intelligence Department. Every quarter is updated with accurate figures, with the most recent quarter expected to increase.

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Appendix A - Crime Statistics In Bermuda (Q1 2007 Q3 2011)

BERMUDA POLICE SERVICE - CRIME STATISTICS Q1 2000 - Q3 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 Q1 3 0 16 122 10 21 3 3 178 152 32 3 75 136 190 37 625 25 12 32 118 1 188 2011 Q2 3 0 21 140 7 18 2 5 196 215 33 9 86 161 180 32 716 8 19 39 156 5 227 Q3 1 0 11 114 9 19 3 6 163 125 28 5 76 205 220 50 709 11 11 33 145 4 204

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Appendix B - Enforcement Activity Statistics In Bermuda (Q1 2007 Q3 2011)

BERMUDA POLICE SERVICE - ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY Q3 2011 (LAST 19 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 108 3 9172 3328 95 6 8310 2328 108 0 8698 1355 70 2 7986 9413 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 Q1 40 199 239 2011 Q2 44 215 259 Q3 67 154 221

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Appendix C - Traffic Collision Statistics In Bermuda (Q1 2007 Q3 2011)

BERMUDA POLICE SERVICE - TRAFFIC COLLISIONS Q3 2011 (LAST 19 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 Q1 2011 Q2 2 40 210 308 560 Q3 1 19 231 246 497

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Appendix D - Chart Of All Crime In Bermuda By Quarter (Q1 2000 Q3 2011)

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