Did Your Street Make the Greenwich Police Blotter in October?
There were no treats in October in Greenwich.
Fresh figures from the Greenwich Police Department's Crime Data Portal show an uptick in property crime and a sharp rise in DWIs last month.
Greenwich Police responded to 2,805 calls for service during the month. A sizable share of that volume involved routine administrative calls, including 282 false burglar alarms.
Larceny from Motor Vehicles: Car break-ins rose to 8 incidents—double September’s tally—concentrated largely in Old Greenwich. Thefts were reported on Deer Park Meadow Rd, Fairgreen Ln, Grimes Rd (2), Heusted Dr, Keofferam Rd (2), and Shorelands Ct.
Motor Vehicle Thefts: Six vehicles were stolen in October, matching the previous month. Incidents occurred on Clapboard Ridge Rd, Doran Ave, Round Hill Rd, Shore Rd, Stanwich Ln, and Station Dr.
Residential Burglaries: Burglaries rose to three, reported on King St, Meadowcroft Ln, and Shady Brook Ln.
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI): Impaired driving arrests doubled to 20, predominantly on the western side of town. Locations included Byram Shore Rd (3), Delavan Ave (2), Hamilton Ave, Henry St, I-95 North (2), Mill St, Perna Ln, Putnam Ave (2), Ritch Ave (5), Veterans Way, and William St.
Neighbor Disputes: Officers responded to 7 neighbor disputes, up from 3 incidents last month, on Beech St, Byway, Carleton St, Old Church Rd, Quarry Knoll, River Road Ext, and Stoney Wylde Ln.
Between the Lines: October's numbers are a reminder to keep cars and homes locked, drive responsibly, and get along with your neighbor.