Burnside · 2025-09
Burnside 311 calls drop 42% in September
Burnside's 311 volume fell sharply in September—74 requests, down from 128 the month prior. Fly dumping complaints led the list with nine, followed by seven each for rodent baiting and general info calls. Crime dropped too: 21 incidents versus 31 in August, with violent offenses cut in half (six from twelve). Four permits went through, three of them via the express program, totaling roughly $75k. No new businesses or closures on record.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 4 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $74,721 |
| New business licenses | 0 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 74 |
| Reported crimes | 21 |
| Violent crimes | 6 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 3
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Fly Dumping Complaint — 9
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 7
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 7
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 6
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 5