East Side · 2024-06
East Side crime jumps 27% in June
Crime reports in East Side rose to 114 in June, up from 90 the prior month. Violent offenses climbed even faster—38 cases, a 46% jump. Service requests dropped 6%, with garbage cart maintenance (67 requests) and streetlight complaints (47) leading the list. Permit activity held steady at seven filings, though their combined value dipped slightly to $144k. Six of those permits came through the city's express program. No new businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 7 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $143,910 |
| New business licenses | 6 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 632 |
| Reported crimes | 114 |
| Violent crimes | 38 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- Gerardo's Auto Repair (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- TACOS EL REY (Special Event Food)
- FEDERICO CASTILLO LAWN CARE (Regulated Business License)
- TACOS CASTILLO 1, INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- PARTY LINENS (Limited Business License)
- PROSPERITY TREATS (Shared Kitchen User (Short Term))
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 6
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 67
- Street Light Out Complaint — 47
- Graffiti Removal Request — 47
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 43
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 32