Correction

In the next to previous post, "Not Exactly Mayberry," N.P.R. made a mistake, and thus a revision, about the rate of vehicle thefts, which has actually declined since 2008, not increased.  It is thefts from vehicles that has increased, especially in 2010, but has leveled off somewhat in the last couple of years.

Thefts from Vehicles in Newcastle (parentheses show attempted thefts):

2008 - 62 (15)

2009 - 84 (14)

2010 - 104 (24)

2011 - 74 (9)

2012 - 89 (8)


Thefts of Actual Vehicles in Newcastle:

2008 - 26

2009 - 25

2010 - 21

2011 - 13

2012 - 21

Source:  City of Newcastle, Annual Police Service Highlights & Data 2012

[revised on 3/16/13]