The Department of Public Safety\u2019s crime statistics for 2013 showed that Chalan Kanoa and Susupe are indeed the crime capital of Saipan. <\/p>\n
According to DPS statistics released to the media, there were 3,105 criminal offenses reported last year, and most of the crimes or 1,129 were burglaries, robberies, and thefts.<\/p>\n
Of the 272 burglary cases, Chalan Kanoa was on top with 30, followed by Kagman with 25, and Dandan with 21.<\/p>\n
Of the eight robbery cases, Garapan was on top with 2.<\/p>\n
Of the 799 theft cases, Susupe was leading with 107, followed by Chalan Kanoa with 60, and Garapan with 56.<\/p>\n
The second most crime committed was disturbance with 693 disturbing the peace cases. Susupe has the most number with 78, followed by Chalan Kanoa with 53, and Koblerville with 50.<\/p>\n
DPS Commissioner James C. Deleon Guerrero formed the Community Oriented Policing Section for Chalan Kanoa and Susupe a few months back after citing the two villages as the crime capital of the island.<\/p>\n
Listed as third most crimes committed were 569 violent crimes\u2014aggravated assault and battery, assault, assault and battery, assault with a dangerous weapon, resisting arrest, riot, and senior citizen physical\/mental abuse.<\/p>\n
The other crimes committed were property crime, 316; police assistance for injured\/dead person, 81; juvenile crime, 59; child abuse\/neglect, 46; conspiracy\/fraud\/forgery, 39; controlled substance, 39; obstruction of justice, 39; contempt 37; sex crime, 34; firearm license\/registration, 7; arson, 5; general crime\u2014illegal alcohol sales and misuse of government vehicle, 3; and kidnapping\/false arrest, 3. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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