Item 5. Presentation- APD Sex Crimes Data Q4-Q1 2026 — original pdf

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Sex Crimes Update to PSC Q4, 2025 & Q1, 2026 Austin Police | May 4, 2026 Adult Sex Crimes- Data Overview Sex Crimes Calls for Service Sex Crimes Reported Cases Sexual Assault Reported Cases • Q4, 2025: 672 calls • Q1, 2026: 689 calls • Calls for service have increased, particularly since 2023, indicating growing demand for police response • Q4, 2025: 391 cases • Q1, 2026: 405 cases • Cases for all sex crimes are slightly elevated over previous years • Q4, 2025: 144 cases • Q1, 2026: 130 cases • Sexual assault cases are relatively stable compared to the previous year but higher than 2023 & 2024 Source: Versadex RMS & CAD (Current as of: 4/22/26) 2 Successes SARRT Awards • Impact Award- Kachina Clark • Inspirational Award- Hanna Senko Annual Case Review • Positive feedback for 2nd case review • Public release in next few weeks • Presentation at EVAWI Annual Conference Patrol Response Times • Updated guidance to ensure appropriate response times for sex crimes calls (September 2025) • Significant improvements Survivor Survey • Developed and launched the Survivor Survey • Focused on what is going well and how to improve 3 Successes- Data Integrity & Transparency  Sex Crime Information Cases  Assessing proper use of title codes and making appropriate adjustments Cases Reviewed Title Code Changes Made Other Changes Made 1,974 305 (16%) 306 (16%)  Title Code Consolidation  Rape, Sodomy, Sexual Assault with an Object= Sexual Assault  Reduce confusion related to sexual assaults and ensure a criminal offense is applied to a case when an outcry is made  Data Dashboard  Interactive dashboard highlights adult sex crimes and key demographics 4 Sex Crimes Data Interactive Dashboard • Offers accessible, data-driven view of reported sex crimes in Austin • Enhances public understanding of sex crimes data • Supports evidence-based policy discussions • Allows Council and the community to track trends using a shared, consistent source of information • Reinforces APD’s commitment to accountability through open data 5 Challenges & Risks Forensic Exam Capacity Capacity constraints have been occurring for 2+ years Confidential Community Advocacy Uncertainty around service stability Need for culturally responsive services Budget Challenges Staffing constraints Impact on partners Shifting Priorities Internal and external 6