What is the fastest growing crime in Adams County, CO?
Residents will be comforted to know that it is not homicide, robbery, rape or any other violent offense.
Although recent statistics show that an uptick in all crime categories is currently underway; the average increases overall are nominal and well within the normal fluctuations of past reporting periods. Records going back one year to spring of 2010 indicate a fairly average rise in property; violent behavior; or other types of transgressions thus far in 2011.
However, there is one area that has shown a dramatic surge in activity. According to an ADCO website, traffic infractions and incidents have been on a steady upswing since last year.
This is no great surprise when population growth and other factors are considered. Adams County grew by roughly 30,000 people from the years 2007-2009. The 2010 Census numbers for Colorado have not yet been released, but it can be assumed that growth has continued, or possibly expanded at a more rapid pace, over the past two years.
Logically, more drivers equal more infractions and accidents.
However, the most recent report available should be noted by all who navigate the highways and byways of Adams County.
A quick look at the above referenced graph on the website tells the story.
In the period between January and February, 2011, drivers in ADCO were issued citations for 2,089 traffic incidents.
Contrast that that to the 4,935 violations reported for the period of February to March this year, and the picture emerges.
Unless there was an unlikely rush of travelers through these parts, indicators are that Adams County Law Enforcement agencies have undertaken their own style of Spring Cleaning. Whether that involves increased patrols, camera equipment, or other techniques is unclear at this junction. Replies to a request for more information have not yet been returned.
Regardless of who or what is responsible for the sweeping success of this year’s housekeeping efforts; it’s clear that one result will be an uncomfortably clean wallet for those engaging in “dirty” driving habits in ADCO territory.
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