Statistics released yesterday by local law enforcement show that criminal activity rose 10 percent in St. Paul last year compared to 2016. The increase was driven by a notable rise in theft crimes. “Anytime we have an increase in any crime category, it’s certainly not good news and we take it very seriously,” said Police […]
Crime Dropped In St. Paul In 2016
Statistics from the most recent year show that crime dropped two percent overall in St. Paul in 2016, but it didn’t drop across the board. According to the statistics that were released Sunday, total crime dropped two percent overall last year, led most notably by an eight percent decrease in aggravated assaults and a 12 […]