There were over 320 crimes reported in Santa Ana during the week of Nov. 11-17

There were over 320 crimes reported in Santa Ana during the week of Nov. 11-17, 2013, according to our friends at CrimeMapping.

Here is how the crime trends broke down:

• 75 Assaults
• 63 Thefts/Larceny
• 39 Drug/Alcohol Violations
• 36 Motor Vehicle Thefts
• 35 Vehicle Break-Ins
• 25 Burglaries
• 12 Disturbing the Peace
• 12 Weapons Charges
• 9 DUIs
• 9 Vandalism
• 3 Robberies
• 1 Fraud
• 1 Arson

Go to CrimeMapping to see a map of where these crimes were committed.  Editor’s Note – we were reporting these crimes on a daily basis but will now be doing so on a weekly basis.  You can always go to CrimeMapping for information on any particular day.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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