By Jess Sullivan | Daily Republic | July 16, 2009
Fairfield police officers question a group of suspects detained on Travion Court earlier last week. The city has released crime statistics showing a 17 percent drop in crime in the first six months of this year over the same period last year. Photo by Brad Zweerink
FAIRFIELD - Crime is down in Fairfield -- when adjusted for population changes, the total amount of all crime in Fairfield is at it's lowest level in the last 10 years, according to police department data.
Two sets of data were compared to reach the conclusions touted in a police press release. Crime during the first six months of 2009 was contrasted with the first six months of 2008. Also, six month statistics were reviewed annually dating back 10 years to 1999.
Part 1 in Fairfield dropped almost 17 percent from 2008 to 2009, decreasing from 2,409 to 2,002. Part 1 crimes include homicide, rape and robbery.
The city credited the change to the 'extra effort' made by all department employees and the department's partnership with the community.
'They are doing a heck of a job out there on the street,' City Councilman John Mraz said. 'This is probably the first time since I was elected to the council that I've said they're doing a great job.'
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