Anthony, N.M., Crime StatisticsBy Adriana M. Chavez / El Paso TimesEl Paso Times, August 1, 2007 (Excerpt)
Crime numbersCalls that Dona Ana County Sheriff's deputies in Anthony, N.M., which has a population of about 8,000, have responded to from Jan. 1 to July 1:# Auto thefts and burglaries: 46.# Thefts and burglaries (including armed robberies): 54.# Assaults, including group fights: 66.# Threats or harassment: 90.# Runaways: 120.# Incidents at schools, including drug possession, weapons, fights and assaults on staff members: 65.# Rape and sexual assaults: 18.# Shots fired: 7.
Gang activityHow to tell if gangs are infiltrating your neighborhood:# Rampant graffiti.# Widespread vandalism, auto thefts and robberies/muggings.# Senseless crimes of violence.# Fighting between youths followed by crimes committed with weapons.# Citizen complaints of thugs causing fear and intimidation in their neighborhood.# Youths commonly seen traveling in groups.# Drug trafficking and use.Source: Dona Ana County Sheriff's Department.El Paso Times www.elpasotimes.com
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