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South Durham Crime Report: Vehicle Thefts, Assaults, and Retail Burglaries Lead the Week

Police logs show continued spikes in auto crimes and assaults across University Drive, NC Highway 55, and major retail corridors.

Wes Platt

26 Nov 2025 — 3 min read

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🛑 South Durham Crime Snapshot: Nov. 16–22, 2025

Vehicle thefts, assaults, and retail burglaries once again topped police reports last week across South Durham, with concentrated activity around University Drive, NC Highway 55, and Renaissance Parkway.

Durham Police recorded 90 incidents in the southern districts, including:

[SoDu Alert] Durham Public Schools Closed Dec. 5 Due to Weather

All students have shifted to remote learning on Friday. Packets went home with elementary school students, while middle and high school students can check for work on Canvas.

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Food Lion and Target also offer competitive totals, while Fresh Market remains nearly $43 higher for the same items. This week’s SoDu Shopping Basket shows slight price drops across most stores.

DPS Policy Committee: Warrants, Private Zones, and Naloxone

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