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South Durham Criminal Incident Reports for November 2024

Wes Platt

Wes Platt

— 19 min read
South Durham Criminal Incident Reports for November 2024

According to the City of Durham Police Department’s LexisNexis Community Crime Map, during the past month our South Durham neighborhoods have seen a range of criminal activities and incidents, from property crimes like larceny and vandalism to more serious offenses, including assault and robbery.

The data indicates that residents between Oct. 2 to Oct. 28 have reported:

  • Thefts: 20.
  • Motor vehicle thefts: 24.
  • Arson: 2.
  • Aggravated assaults: 10.
  • Commercial burglaries: 5.
  • Death investigations: 6.
  • Drug/Narcotics Violations: 4.
  • Fraud/Forgery: 16.
  • Harassment/Intimidation: 12.
  • Missing Person/Runaway: 3.
  • Motor vehicle burglaries: 33.
  • Residential burglaries: 8.
  • Robbery of individuals: 5
  • Commercial robbery: 3.
  • Sex offenses: 4.
  • Simple assault: 31.
  • Vandalism: 20.

Here’s a sampling of recent incidents around our area. ChatGPT assisted with the analysis of the data:

Aggravated Assault

Oct. 4

  • 4 a.m.: Home of offender/multi-family in the 800 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.

Oct. 7

  • 1:58 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 2900 block of Chapel Hill Road.
  • 4:29 a.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 4100 block of Wallingford Place.

Oct. 10

  • 1:47 p.m.: Parking/drop lot/garage in the 5100 block of Copper Ridge Drive.

Oct. 12

  • 3:44 a.m.: Bar/nightclub in the 1100 block of University Drive.
  • 1:07 p.m.: Home of offender/multi-family in the 2900 block of Beechwood Drive.

Oct. 13

  • 10:23 p.m.: Highway/road/alley/street/sidewalk in the 1700 block of Collier Road.

Oct. 17

  • 2:22 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 200 block of East Umstead Street.

Oct. 21

  • 7:54 p.m.: Highway/road/alley/street/sidewalk in the 100 block of West Enterprise Street.

Oct. 24

  • 7:54 p.m.: Home of offender/multi-family in the 2300 block of Nation Avenue.

Arson

Oct. 18

  • 1:18 p.m.: Home of victim single family in the 100 block of Cross Country Way.

Oct. 25

  • 6:03 a.m.: Highway/road/alley/street/sidewalk near the 2100 block of Lincoln and Martha streets.

What Does the Data Tell Us?

The incidents reported from October 4 through October 24 reveal several patterns:

  1. Timing:
    • Most incidents occurred during nighttime or early morning hours (4 a.m., 1:58 a.m., 3:44 a.m.), with few exceptions in the afternoon, indicating a potential correlation with low visibility times.
  2. Location Types:
    • Residential Areas: A significant number took place in or near multi-family and single-family homes, suggesting that residential areas, particularly multi-family complexes, are primary locations for assaults.
    • Public and Commercial Places: Assaults also occurred in high-traffic public spaces like a parking lot (Oct. 10) and a bar/nightclub (Oct. 12), indicating a risk in commercial nightlife settings.
    • Street and Sidewalks: Some assaults took place in open public spaces, like sidewalks or highways, highlighting the vulnerability in these public areas at various times of day.
  3. Patterns of Offender and Victim Residences:
    • Several incidents specify whether they occurred at the residence of the offender or the victim, often involving shared living spaces (e.g., multi-family housing), which may point to domestic or interpersonal conflicts.

This data indicates that assaults in South Durham are clustered around residential areas and public spaces, mostly happening at night, suggesting both residential vulnerability and the importance of community vigilance in open and commercial areas.

Burglary – Commercial

Oct. 4

  • 5:30 p.m.: Construction site in the 4400 block of Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard.

Oct. 8

  • 3:26 a.m.: Specialty/store in the 4200 block of University Drive.

Oct. 11

  • 5:03 a.m.: Specialty/store in the 1200 block of Fayetteville Street.

Oct. 25

  • 11:51 a.m.: Service/gas station in the 1800 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.

Oct. 26

  • 10:06 p.m.: Convenience store in the 4200 block of Garrett Road.

Burglary – Motor Vehicle

Oct. 2

  • 10 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 1500 block of Snowcrest Trail.
  • 11 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 5200 block of Oakbrook Drive.

Oct. 3

  • 12:43 a.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 900 block of Romeria Drive.
  • 7:01 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 1000 block of Romeria Drive.
  • 8 p.m.: Hotel/motel in the 5300 block of McFarland Drive.

Oct. 4

  • 12 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 5800 block of Farrington Road.

Oct. 6

  • 6:30 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 4100 block of Livingstone Place.
  • 9 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 4100 block of Livingstone Place.
  • 11:30 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 4100 block of Cobblestone Place.

Oct. 7

  • 4:18 a.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 4200 block of Livingstone Place.
  • 4:30 a.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 4100 block of Livingstone Place.
  • 4:30 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 4100 block of Livingstone Place.
  • 4:30 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 4100 block of Livingstone Place.
  • 8:03 a.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 4200 block of Livingstone Place.

Oct. 11

  • 8:30 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 6400 block of Monterrey Creek Drive.
  • 10 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 3400 block of Balfour West.

Oct. 12

  • 12 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 2800 block of Courtney Creek Boulevard.
  • 4:23 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 2800 block of Courtney Creek Boulevard.
  • 9:57 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 700 block of South Street.

Oct. 13

  • 10 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 2600 block of East Weaver Street.
  • 11 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 2800 block of Bainbridge Drive.

Oct. 14

  • 6 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 1100 block of Mayruth Drive.

Oct. 15

  • 6 p.m.: Park/playground in the 400 block of East Woodcroft Parkway.
  • 9 p.m.: Other residence/multi-family in the 2300 block of Bedford Street.

Oct. 16

  • 10 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 3600 block of Shrewsbury Street.
  • 11:48 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 2800 block of Courtney Creek Boulevard.

Oct. 17

  • 3:47 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 2200 block of Lafayette Street.
  • 6:30 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 2500 block of Vesson Avenue.
  • 10 p.m.: Other residence/multi-family in the 2000 block of House Avenue.

Oct. 19

  • 10:30 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 1400 block of Snowcrest Trail.
  • 11:30 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 4100 block of Garrett Road.

Oct. 20

  • 2 a.m.: Other residence/multi-family in the 5300 block of Rose Garden Lane.
  • 4 a.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 1000 block of Culloden Circle.
  • 12:30 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 700 block of Shining Ray Lane.

Oct. 21

  • 12 a.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 1100 block of Badlands Street.
  • 5:15 p.m.: Parking/drop lot/garage in the 2000 block of Chapel Hill Road.

Oct. 22

  • 12 a.m.: Department discount store in the 4000 block of Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard.
  • 6:30 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 2800 block of Courtney Creek Boulevard.

Oct. 23

  • 6:50 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 4600 block of Hope Valley Road.

Oct. 25

  • 5:31 p.m.: Parking/drop lot/garage in the 4100 block of South Alston Avenue.

Oct. 26

  • 8:41 a.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 3500 block of Abercromby Drive.

What Does the Data Tell Us?

The data on motor vehicle burglaries in South Durham highlights a few key insights:

1.      Primary Locations:

o    Residential Areas: The majority of burglaries occurred at multi-family and single-family homes, with 27 incidents targeting these locations. This concentration suggests residential neighborhoods are the primary targets for vehicle burglaries.

o    Public and Commercial Locations: A few incidents occurred in public or commercial locations, including hotels/motels (Oct. 3) and parking garages (Oct. 21, Oct. 25). Hotels and other high-traffic or transient areas also appear vulnerable.

2.      Time Patterns:

o    Night and Early Morning: Many incidents occurred at night or early morning, ranging from 12 a.m. to around 11:30 p.m. This distribution points to higher vulnerability during low-visibility hours.

3.      Frequency at Specific Locations:

o    Some areas, such as the 4100 block of Livingstone Place and the 2800 block of Courtney Creek Boulevard, saw multiple incidents, indicating repeated targeting of certain locations.

In summary, vehicle burglaries in South Durham predominantly affect residential areas but also extend to high-traffic public spaces, with incidents concentrated at night and early morning hours.

Burglary – Residential

Oct. 2

  • 6 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 1000 block of Burke Street.

Oct. 13

  • 9 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 5100 block of Copper Ridge Drive.

Oct. 16

  • 7:22 p.m.: Home of victim/single family on Rockwood Circle.

Oct. 18

  • 1:46 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 1600 block of West Lakewood Avenue.

Oct. 19

  • 2:52 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 400 block of East Pilot Street.

Oct. 20

  • 7:38 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 1900 block of Jersey Avenue.

Oct. 23

  • 11:36 p.m.: Other residence/multi-family in the 1900 block of Ivy Creek Boulevard.

Sept. 15

  • 12:09 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 1300 block of First Edition Drive.

Sept. 26

  • 12 p.m.: Home of victim/single-family in the 500 block of South Bend Drive.

Death Investigation

Oct. 4

  • 6:37 p.m.: Home of victim/single family on Boxwood Drive.

Oct. 8

  • 2:55 a.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 2600 block of White Oak Avenue.

Oct. 9

  • 4 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 1100 block of Red Oak Avenue.

Oct. 10

  • 8:15 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 1800 block of Shelton Avenue.

Oct. 13

  • 5:50 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 5500 block of Fortunes Ridge Drive.

Oct. 14

  • 1:07 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 700 block of Burlington Avenue.
  • 9 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 1800 block of South Alston Avenue.

Drugs/Narcotics Violation

Oct. 3

  • 11:07 a.m.: Home of offender/multi-family in the 4200 block of University Drive.

Oct. 5

  • 11:01 p.m.: Highway/road/alley/street/sidewalk in the 1200 block of Fayetteville Street and Simmons Street.
  • 11:52 p.m.: Park/playground in the 500 block of Elmira Avenue.

Oct. 7

  • 12:02 a.m.: Park/playground in the 1300 block of South Roxboro Street.

Fraud/Forgery

Oct. 2

  • 3 p.m.: Specialty/store in the 3100 block of University Drive.
  • 3:08 p.m.: Drug store/doctor’s office/hospital in the 6000 block of Fayetteville Road.

Oct. 3

  • 12 a.m.: Bank/savings and loan in the 3800 block of University Drive.
  • 12 a.m.: Cyberspace in the 5100 block of Copper Ridge Drive.
  • 12:54 p.m.: Grocery/supermarket in the 2000 block of Chapel Hill Road.
  • 4:26 p.m.: Convenience store in the 100 block of East Cornwallis Road.

Oct. 4

  • 11:49 a.m.: Cyberspace in the 5000 block of Gable Ridge Drive.

Oct. 5

  • 10:36 p.m.: Cyberspace on Logger Court.

Oct. 8

  • 2:21 p.m.: Cyberspace in the 3000 block of Eubanks Road.
  • 11 p.m.: Convenience store in the 2000 block of House Avenue.

Oct. 10

  • 5:37 a.m.: Convenience store in the 2500 block of NC Highway 55.
  • 2:01 p.m.: Other/unknown in the 3100 block of Fayetteville Street.

Oct. 11

  • 9:10 a.m.: Industrial site in the 2500 block of Whilden Drive.
  • 3 p.m.: Grocery/supermarket in the 3800 block of Dover Road.
  • 7:23 p.m.: Convenience store in the 1000 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.

Oct. 14

  • 12 a.m.: Cyberspace in the 4200 block of Garrett Road.

Oct. 16

  • 1 p.m.: Restaurant in the 1000 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.

Oct. 17

  • 12:25 a.m.: Cyberspace in the 1100 block of Rosedale Avenue and Gunter Street.
  • 8:26 a.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 4600 block of Hope Valley Road.
  • 4 p.m.: Other/unknown in the 700 block of Gaston Avenue.

Oct. 18

  • 3 a.m.: Cyberspace on Fisher Place.

Oct. 19

  • 10 p.m.: Convenience store in the 500 block of Crescent Drive.

Oct. 21

  • 2:12 p.m.: Cyberspace in the 200 block of Laurel Springs Drive.
  • 6:20 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 1200 block of Carpenter Fletcher Road.

Oct. 23

  • 9:45 a.m.: Specialty/store in the 4200 block of University Drive.

Oct. 25

  • 9:40 a.m.: Home of victim/single family on Consultant Place.

What Does the Data Tell Us?

The data on fraud and forgery incidents in South Durham reveals a few notable patterns:

1.      Prevalence of Cyber-Related Incidents:

o    9 incidents involved online or cyber-based fraud, occurring across various times and locations such as the 5100 block of Copper Ridge Drive and Gable Ridge Drive. This suggests a high level of cybercrime activity impacting the area.

2.      Frequent Targeting of Financial Institutions and Retail Locations:

o    Financial institutions, like banks and savings institutions (e.g., the 3800 block of University Drive on Oct. 3), were frequent targets. Convenience stores, supermarkets, and other retail locations were also common, with incidents reported at places like the 2000 block of Chapel Hill Road and East Cornwallis Road, indicating these public spaces are frequently targeted for fraud.

3.      Wide Time Range:

o    The incidents span all hours, from early morning (5:37 a.m. on Oct. 10) to late night (10:36 p.m. on Oct. 5), showing no specific time pattern.

In summary, fraud in South Durham is marked by a strong cyber component, frequent targeting of banks and convenience stores, and a broad time distribution, reflecting both digital and in-person vulnerabilities across the community.

Harassment/Intimidation

Oct. 3

  • 2:48 p.m.: Highway/road/alley/street/sidewalk in the 3600 block of University Drive and Weymouth Street.

Oct. 5

  • 8:02 a.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 2300 block of Curtis Street.
  • 3:23 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 900 block of Buxton Street.

Oct. 7

  • 9:34 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 2800 block of Chapel Hill Road.

Oct. 9

  • 9 p.m.: Cyberspace in the 1000 block of Heartstone Way.
  • 11:45 p.m.: Convenience store in the 1200 block of University Drive.

Oct. 14

  • 8:09 p.m.: Home of offender/single family in the 2500 block of Janet Street.

Oct. 18

  • 8:42 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 800 block of Gaston Avenue.

Oct. 19

  • 10:17 a.m.: Home of offender/multi-family in the 1100 block of Carroll Street.

Oct. 22

  • 7:03 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 800 block of East Woodcroft Parkway.

Oct. 24

  • 9 a.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 4200 block of Lake Cook Drive.
  • 7:50 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 4200 block of Lake Cook Drive.

Missing Person/Runaway

Oct. 5

  • 1 a.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 300 block of East Lakewood Avenue.

Oct. 7

  • 11:30 a.m.: Uncategorized location in the 3800 block of Booker Avenue.

Oct. 24

  • 9 a.m.: Other residence/single family on Still Pond Court.

Motor Vehicle Theft

Oct. 3

  • 10:11 p.m.: Other residence/multi-family in the 7300 block of Calibre Park Drive.

Oct. 5

  • 6:10 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 1400 block of Snowcrest Trail.
  • 2 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 2800 block of Bainbridge Drive.
  • 11 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 6000 block of Barbee Road.

Oct. 6

  • 9 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 5800 block of Farrington Road.

Oct. 7

  • 4:37 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 4100 block of Wallingford Place.

Oct. 8

  • 9:15 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 3200 block of Sugar Pine Trail.

Oct. 10

  • 10:07 p.m.: Other residence/multi-family in the 3200 block of Sugar Pine Trail.

Oct. 11

  • 9 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 3600 block of University Drive.

Oct. 12

  • 1:18 a.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 4500 block of Coral Drive.

Oct. 13

  • 10:54 a.m.: Restaurant in the 4600 block of Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard.
  • 3 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 800 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.

Oct. 15

  • 6 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 2800 block of Bainbridge Drive.

Oct. 16

  • 11:20 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 800 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.
  • 4:07 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 2800 block of Bainbridge Drive.
  • 8 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 4600 block of University Drive.

Oct. 18

  • 5:30 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 1800 block of Williamsburg Road.
  • 7 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 2800 block of Chapel Hill Road.

Oct. 19

  • 6:10 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 4600 block of University Drive.
  • 8:30 p.m.: Other residence/multi-family in the 100 block of Timber Ridge Drive.

Oct. 20

  • 9:30 p.m.: Other residence/single family in the 200 block of Normandy Street.

Oct. 24

  • 1 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 1000 block of Shoreside Drive.

Oct. 25

  • 9:18 a.m.: Parking/drop lot/garage in the 4100 block of Garrett Road.

What Does the Data Tell Us?

The data on motor vehicle thefts in South Durham shows the following trends:

1.      Primary Target Areas:

o    Residential Locations: The majority of thefts took place at multi-family and single-family homes, such as incidents on Bainbridge Drive, University Drive, and Barbee Road. This indicates a focus on residential areas as primary targets for vehicle thefts.

o    Public and Commercial Locations: A few thefts occurred in public areas like parking lots (e.g., Oct. 25 on Garrett Road) and restaurants (e.g., Oct. 13 on Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard).

2.      Time Patterns:

o    Broad Time Range: The incidents spanned various times, with many occurring during late evening and early morning (between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.). However, a significant number also took place during daytime hours, indicating no consistent time-specific trend.

3.      Frequent Targeting of Specific Areas:

o    Certain areas, such as Bainbridge Drive and University Drive, experienced multiple incidents, which may suggest repeat targeting due to perceived vulnerabilities.

In summary, vehicle thefts in South Durham are concentrated in residential neighborhoods, especially multi-family units, and take place at all hours, highlighting ongoing risks in these areas.

Robbery – Commercial

Oct. 12

  • 1:08 p.m.: Specialty/store in the 5400 block of New Hope Commons Drive.

Oct. 20

  • 4:55 p.m.: Convenience store in the 1200 block of University Drive.

Oct. 25

  • 12:51 p.m.: Restaurant in the 2000 block of Chapel Hill Road.

Robbery – Individual

Oct. 10

  • 12:34 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 2300 block of Fitzgerald Avenue.

Oct. 18

  • 4:26 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 2000 block of House Avenue.
  • 5:27 a.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 600 block of Burlington Avenue.

Oct. 21

  • 12 p.m.: Park/playground in the 6800 block of Garrett Road.

Oct. 23

  • 11:27: Shopping mall in the 4200 block of University Drive.

Sex Offense – Forcible Rape

Oct. 8

  • 1 a.m.: Home of offender/multi-family in the 2800 block of Chapel Hill Road.

Oct. 16

  • 12 a.m.: Home of offender/multi-family in the 1700 block of East Cornwallis Road.

Oct. 20

  • 2:06 a.m.: Other/unknown in the 1800 block of Chapel Hill Road.
  • 10 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 3500 block of Century Oaks Drive.

Sex Offense – Pornography/Obscene Material

Oct. 19

  • 4:16 p.m.: Cyberspace in the 5200 block of Penrith Drive.

Simple Assault

Oct. 2

  • 7:07 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 800 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.
  • 8:30 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 300 block of Grandview Forest Drive.
  • 9:09 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family on Sargent Place.

Oct. 5

  • 2:59 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 4600 block of University Drive.
  • 1:32 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 3200 block of Myra Street.
  • 3:32 p.m.: Grocery/supermarket in the 4000 block of Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard.

Oct. 6

  • 3:57 p.m.: Field/woods in the 3400 block of Southwest Durham Drive.
  • 11:10 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 2900 block of Chapel Hill Road.

Oct. 7

  • 7:30 a.m.: Highway/road/alley/street/sidewalk in the 3100 block of Fayetteville Street.

Oct. 9

  • 5:50 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 1200 block of Fargo Street.
  • 6:54 p.m.: Highway/road/alley/street/sidewalk in the 3400 block of Mt. Moriah Road and Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard.
  • 10:21 p.m.: Home of offender/single family in the 500 block of Burlington Avenue.

Oct. 10

  • 12 a.m.: School-elementary/secondary in the 4800 block of Old Chapel Hill Road.

Oct. 13

  • 12 p.m.: Home of offender/multi-family in the 1100 block of Hearthside Street.
  • 7 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 400 block of East Pilot Street.

Oct. 14

  • 6:57 a.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 100 block of East Umstead Street.
  • 7:41 a.m.: Highway/road/alley/street/sidewalk in the 1200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway and Hope Valley Road.
  • 7:54 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 2500 block of South Roxboro Street.

Oct. 15

  • 7:41 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 4600 block of University Drive.
  • 9 a.m.: Convenience store in the 4800 block of Hope Valley Road.

Oct. 17

  • 2:41 p.m.: School-elementary/secondary in the 2500 block of Vesson Avenue.

Oct. 18

  • 12:59 p.m.: Home of offender/single family in the 2400 block of Nebo Street.

Oct. 19

  • 1:36 a.m.: Highway/road/alley/street/sidewalk in the 500 block of Elmira Avenue.
  • 12:53 p.m.: Grocery/supermarket in the 5400 block of New Hope Commons Drive.

Oct. 20

  • 2:32 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 1100 block of Hearthside Street.
  • 3:19 p.m.: Parking/drop lot/garage in the 4800 block of University Drive.

Oct. 21

  • 1:46 p.m.: Commercial office building in the3500 block of Shannon Road.

Oct. 22

  • 4:40 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 4600 block of University Drive.
  • 12 p.m.: Park/playground in the 6800 block of Garrett Road.
  • 7:13 p.m.: Department discount store in the 4000 block of Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard.

Oct. 23

  • 4:08 p.m.: Air/bus/train terminal in the 4200 block of Garrett Road.

Oct. 25

  • 1:06 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 500 block of Roosevelt Street.

Oct. 26

  • 1:53 a.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 3300 block of Shannon Road.
  • 3:53 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 500 block of Woodcroft Parkway.

What Does the Data Tell Us?

The data on simple assaults in South Durham reveals several key patterns:

1.      Primary Locations:

o    Residential Areas: The majority of incidents occurred in multi-family and single-family homes. This suggests that simple assaults often happen in familiar or domestic environments, likely involving people known to each other.

o    Public and Commercial Spaces: A smaller number of assaults took place in public settings like convenience stores, supermarkets, and even schools, showing that public areas are also targeted.

2.      Distribution Across Different Times:

o    Varied Timing: The assaults are spread across all hours, from early morning to late at night, with no clear pattern tied to time of day. This unpredictability suggests that these incidents are opportunistic rather than time-bound.

3.      High Incidence in Certain Areas:

o    Repeat locations, such as University Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, indicate potential hotspots for simple assaults, which may benefit from additional community or law enforcement attention.

In summary, simple assaults in South Durham are primarily clustered in residential areas, often in multi-family complexes, but also impact public and commercial spaces, with incidents happening throughout the day and night.

Theft – Larceny – All Other

Oct. 5

  • 5:54 p.m.: Highway/road/alley/street/sidewalk in the 4500 block of NC Highway 55.

Oct. 9

  • 3 a.m.: Other residence/multi-family in the 5700 block of Windlestraw Drive.

Oct. 10

  • 2 p.m.: Specialty/store in the 6900 block of Fayetteville Road.
  • 8 p.m.: Home of victim/single family on Forest Creek Drive.

Oct. 13

  • 10 p.m.: Convenience store in the 4700 block of NC Highway 55.

Oct. 15

  • 1:35 p.m.: Other residence/single family in the 400 block of Ebon Road.

Oct. 16

  • 12:46 a.m.: Highway/road/alley/street/sidewalk in the 4200 block of NC Highway 55.
  • 2 p.m.: Other residence/single family in the 6500 block of Huntingridge Road.
  • 7 p.m.: Construction site in the 5100 block of Farrington Road.

Oct. 18

  • 5 p.m.: Specialty/store in the 3700 block of South Alston Avenue.
  • 5:30 p.m.: Construction site in the 5100 block of Farrington Road.
  • 7:36 p.m.: Hotel/motel in the 5000 block of NC Highway 55.

Oct. 25

  • 12 a.m.: Specialty/store in the 1700 block of NC Highway 54 East.

Oct. 26

  •  3 a.m.: Parking/drop lot/garage in the 2300 block of NC Highway 54 East.

Theft – Larceny – Building

Oct. 2

  • 11 a.m.: Restaurant in the 4400 block of NC Highway 55.

Oct. 6

  • 4:58 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 5700 block of Windlestraw Drive.

Oct. 11

  • 6:08 p.m.: Specialty/store in the 8000 block of Renaissance Parkway.

Oct. 18

  • 9 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 4400 block of Emerald Forest Drive.

Oct. 27

  • 2 p.m.: Grocery/supermarket in the 4900 block of NC Highway 55.

Vandalism

Oct. 2

  • 9:25 p.m.: Convenience store in the 7800 block of Leonardo Drive.

Oct. 5

  • 5:11 p.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 300 block of Sir Gawain Way.

Oct. 7

  • 7:31 a.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 200 block of Wenonah Way.

Oct. 10

  • 12 a.m.: Home of victim/single family in the 5300 block of Fayetteville Road.
  • 7 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 100 block of Village Circle Way.
  • 10:21 p.m.: Home of victim/single family on Hearthwood Circle.

Oct. 11

  • 10:19 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 6300 block of Monterrey Creek Drive.

Oct. 14

  • 3:50 p.m.: Commercial office building in the 100 block of NC Highway 54 West.

Oct. 15

  • 5:39 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 6100 block of Greens Hollow Lane.

Oct. 16

  • 11:51 a.m.: Other residence/multi-family in the 5000 block of South Alston Avenue.

Oct. 17

  • 2:20 p.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 5000 block of South Alston Avenue.

Oct. 19

  • 3:32 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 4500 block of Emerald Forest Drive.

Oct. 24

  • 12 a.m.: Parking/drop lot/garage in the 300 block of Residence Inn Boulevard
  • 12:14 a.m.: Home of victim/multi-family in the 3200 block of Stonesthrow Lane.

Oct. 26

  • 2:18 a.m.: Highway/road/alley/street/sidewalk in the 2300 block of NC Highway 54 East.

Oct. 28

  • 12 a.m.: Parking/drop lot/garage in the 2100 block of NC Highway 54 East.

What Does the Data Tell Us?

The data on vandalism incidents in South Durham highlights several key trends:

  1. Primary Locations:
    • Residential Areas: Many incidents occurred at multi-family and single-family homes, such as those on Sir Gawain Way, Emerald Forest Drive, and Village Circle Way. This suggests that residential properties are frequently targeted for vandalism.
    • Public and Commercial Spaces: Incidents also affected public areas, such as parking lots, convenience stores, and a commercial office on NC Highway 54, indicating that both private and public spaces are at risk.
  2. Time Distribution:
    • Evening and Early Morning: Vandalism incidents frequently occurred during the late-night to early-morning hours, often between midnight and early morning. This timing could reflect less surveillance or fewer witnesses during these hours.
  3. Frequent Targeted Areas:
    • Certain areas like South Alston Avenue saw repeated incidents within a short span, potentially indicating a need for heightened security or community awareness in these locations.

In summary, vandalism in South Durham impacts both residential and public areas, with a concentration of incidents occurring at night and early morning hours.

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